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Rachel Madan / 07.12.23
Severn Trent a finalist at the coveted Edie awards
Thrilled to announce our finalist status in the edie awards for our collaboration with Severn Trent on its 2022 Sustainability Report, "Performance driven, sustainability led”.
Rachel Madan / 07.12.23
Severn Trent wins 'Most Effective Use of Materiality' Award for the third year in a row
We are delighted to announce the outstanding achievement of our client, Severn Trent, winning 'Most Effective Use of Materiality' Award for the third consecutive year at the Corporate Reporting Awards.
Mark Litchfield / 30.11.23
In the spotlight: Ruby Ross, Junior Designer
In our latest Q&A, we chat with Ruby Ross, a junior designer in our London studio, about her design journey, inspirations, and...
Stephen Butler / 23.11.23
Two big prizes at the IR Society Best Practice Awards
We are delighted to announce the success of two of our clients at the prestigious IR Society Awards.
Stephen Butler / 21.11.23
PPHE takes home gold for 'Best Online Annual Report'
We are delighted to announce the success of four of our clients at the prestigious Corporate & Financial Awards.
Rachel Madan / 15.11.23
From alphabet soup to impactful ESG reporting
In this blog, Rachel Madan shares her key takeaways from participating in the ICRS Exchange panel called ESG Reporting: Alphabet...
Sarah Roper / 08.11.23
Guidance to a ‘gold standard’ transition – breaking down the TPT Disclosure Framework
In this blog, Sarah Roper delves into the TPT's new Disclosure Framework (DF), offering guidance for companies to align with the...
Rachel Madan / 06.11.23
Navigating CSRD: Fireside chat and Q&A
On Wednesday, 22nd November, Rachel Madan will be joined by Thomas Dodd, Sustainability Reporting expert at the European...
Nesla Babu / 19.10.23
CSRD – Going beyond mere compliance
In this blog, Nesla Babu provides tailored guidance to help companies meet CSRD requirements based on their current status,...
Mark Litchfield / 18.10.23
Q&A with Charlie Sedgwick
In our latest Q&A, we chat with Charlie Sedgwick, a designer in our London studio, about his journey so far. Discover what...
Nina Kefer / 13.10.23
IFRS S1: What is it and what should companies think about?
In this blog post, Nina Kefer delves into the topic of IFRS S1, discussing its implications and considerations for companies.
Mark Litchfield / 20.09.23
In the Spotlight: Luna Raphael, our Creative Director
Our Q&A series is an exciting opportunity to gain insight into the creative minds behind the award-winning work at Luminous. By...
Sarah Roper / 13.09.23
The impact of CSRD: investors are in, but who is getting left out?
With the green-light-go for CSRD reporting, the push towards integrated reporting, the publication of the latest ISSB standards...
Nina Kefer / 13.09.23
TCFD and IFRS S2: How do they differ and what should companies think about?
In this blog, Nina Kefer explores the differences between TCFD and IFRS S2, highlighting key implications for companies.
Rachel Madan / 11.09.23
Luminous named finalist in the edie Net-Zero Awards
Luminous has proudly secured a spot as a finalist for Communications Agency of the Year at the upcoming edie Net-Zero Awards.
Rachel Madan / 06.09.23
CSRD Readiness: Essentials for the Journey
In this episode, we’re delving deep into CSRD. Join Rachel Madan and Stephen Butler as they unpack the goal and implications of...
Mark Litchfield / 25.08.23
Rising Design Star: Q&A with Lydia Sheldon
This summer, we have been lucky to have Lydia join us on an internship in our Design team, and we are so impressed with her...
Anokhi Kalayil / 17.08.23
Exploring sustainability in the value chain
Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of not just the sustainability of the product itself, but how sustainably it is...
Rachel Madan / 10.08.23
Luminous celebrates Anokhi Kalayil’s GRI Certified Sustainability certification
Luminous is delighted to congratulate our Sustainability & Impact consultant, Anokhi Kalayil, on earning the GRI Certified...
Rachel Madan / 27.07.23
Telford Homes shortlisted for Reuters Responsible Business Awards
We are delighted to announce Telford Homes' inclusion as a finalist in the highly esteemed Reuters Responsible Business Awards in...
Stephen Butler / 24.07.23
Reporting Matters 9: To the future and beyond
Our 9th edition of Reporting Matters focuses on our in-depth analysis of how well companies in the FTSE350 are integrating ESG...
Rachel Madan / 20.07.23
Unveiling the future: Understanding the implications of the latest ISSB Standards
They’re here! On 26 June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) (finally) issued its first set of...
Anokhi Kalayil / 22.06.23
Top tips for measuring social value
In corporate sustainability, it is commonly known that social impacts are as important as environmental impacts, especially for a...
Kirsten Winter / 21.06.23
Insights from the IR Society Conference 2023
Luminous was an exhibitor at this year’s Investor Relations Society conference where we shared our latest research from Digital...
Rachel Madan / 06.06.23
Luminous bolsters Sustainability & Impact with strategic senior hire
Luminous appoints Lucy Hagger as Associate Director to support Rachel Madan in the exciting and growing Sustainability & Impact...
Kirsten Winter / 01.06.23
Luminous’ take: Workiva and PwC London Accelerate 2023: Unity in Reporting
Hosted at a spectacular venue, Luminous attended the half-day conference by Workiva and PwC on 17 May, joined by industry leaders...
Stephen Butler / 30.05.23
Spotlight on excellence: Three clients shortlisted at the IR Magazine Awards
We are delighted to announce three Luminous clients are shortlisted at the upcoming IR Magazine Awards - Europe 2023.
Sarah Roper / 25.05.23
What are the current best-practice trends in sustainability reporting?
It is crucial to keep in mind that the field of sustainability reporting is dynamic, and new trends push towards even better...
Stephen Butler / 22.05.23
Digital Matters: How to stand out from the crowd in investor engagement
Today’s investment community looks beyond financials to understand a company’s value creation story across the short-medium and...
Rachel Madan / 22.05.23
How Rachel Madan found her fit in fast-paced consulting
Sustainability consulting is a growing area of need as companies ramp up efforts. Rachel Madan shares how she got into...
Jon Towell / 19.05.23
Luminous launches Recharge Days wellbeing initiative
As part of our commitment to prioritising the mental health and wellbeing of our employees, we have unveiled our latest...
Nesla Babu / 20.04.23
What do you need to know about the revisions to the GRI Universal Standards 2021?
The Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) latest update, ‘GRI Universal Standards 2021’, has come into effect from 1 January 2023....
Alan Hines / 06.04.23
Luminous invests in digital engagement
The appointment of James Croxford as the new Director of Digital Engagement at Luminous is a significant step towards...
Rachel Madan / 27.03.23
Materiality in practice with the FRC
We recently hosted a round table with the FRC’s Financial Reporting Lab on materiality with a small group of sustainability and...
Anokhi Kalayil / 16.03.23
Our top tips for first-time reporters
We work with clients who are at all stages of their sustainability journeys. Some clients have been reporting for years, and some...
Kay Kayachith / 08.03.23
IWD 2023: Embracing equity and the transformative power of technology
This International Women’s Day comes at a crucial time for women’s equality and rights.
Anokhi Kalayil / 16.02.23
Navigating the world of ESG ratings
Recent events such as the invasion of Ukraine and widespread divestment from Russian oil and coal have created an even bigger...
Kirsten Winter / 14.02.23
Boosting diversity
As part of Reporting Matters 8 we reviewed how well companies were already meeting the Financial Conduct Authority...
Stephen Butler / 20.01.23
Driving inclusive growth and what’s next for corporate governance with Goldman Sachs
In our 18th ‘Luminous Spotlight’ podcast, Stephen Butler and Jen Sisson discusses Jen’s role leading the Global Stewardship team...
Rachel Madan / 18.01.23
Culturing the seeds of success: How to nurture a positive company culture
A strong and positive company culture is essential for ensuring that responsible practices are fully integrated into all aspects...
Rachel Madan / 17.01.23
Luminous' clients recognised at the edie awards
Luminous are delighted to be recognised alongside two ambitious clients at the upcoming edie Awards in the Sustainability...
Kirsten Winter / 16.01.23
How reporters are tackling the macro-economic backdrop
In a recent surveyby Accenture and the United Nations Global Compact, they found the greatest challenges faced by CEOs are...
Stephen Butler / 13.01.23
Emerging Board skills and increasing diversity
Our Reporting Matters 8 research reveals the findings of our research into key investor themes that the largest 40 companies by...
Stephen Butler / 12.01.23
Shortlisted at the Corporate Content Awards
Luminous has done incredibly well at the upcoming Corporate Content Awards 2023, shortlisted in three different categories.
Rachel Madan / 15.12.22
It’s green-light-go for the CSRD
The European Council recently gave its final approval to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Stephen Butler / 15.12.22
Severn Trent wins Annual Report of the Year
Severn Trent won the prestigious 'Annual Report of the Year - FTSE 100' at the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) Awards. Each...
Rachel Madan / 07.12.22
Nesla Babu joins our Sustainability & Impact team
Luminous has made a strategic hire in the Sustainability & Impact team with the appointment of Nesla Babu as a Consultant to...
Stephen Butler / 06.12.22
Incorporating talent strategy, diversity and inclusion into your company culture
Our Reporting Matters 8 research reveals the findings of our research into key investor themes that the largest 40 companies by...
Paris Mudan / 22.11.22
The digital revolution
Digitisation has altered almost every aspect of our lives. Digitisation is driven by our demand for more information, more...
Sarah Roper / 17.11.22
Understanding carbon pricing
Climate change - we have a limited amount of time to resolve it and it concerns everyone. Some experts say we are throwing money...
Stephen Butler / 09.11.22
Delivering for the environment - Net zero commitments and long-term corporate strategy
Our Reporting Matters 8 research reveals the findings of our research on companies’ awareness of environmental issues in their...
Stephen Butler / 20.10.22
How to approach ESG integration
Our Reporting Matters 8 research reveals the findings of our research on ESG integration disclosure in the largest 40 companies...
Mark Litchfield / 20.10.22
Luminous strengthens its design team
Luminous has made a strategic hire in its growing design team, with the appointment of Tim Lacey as Design Director.
Stephen Butler / 19.10.22
Luminous recognised in awards sweep, shortlisted at two upcoming ceremonies
We are honoured to be shortlisted in the upcoming Investor Relations Society Best Practice Awards and the Strategic Comms Awards.
Sarah Roper / 13.10.22
Reporting on biodiversity – where to start?
Although climate change is the most important sustainability issue we face, it’s not the only one. Human activity impacts the...
Stephen Butler / 27.09.22
Three nominations at the Corporate & Financial Awards
We are delighted to be recognised by Communicate Magazine in the shortlist for the 2022 Corporate & Financial Awards, which...
Anokhi Kalayil / 15.09.22
EU tightens up on human rights and environment malpractices in corporate supply chains
Earlier this year, the European Commission released the proposed Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.
Stephen Butler / 24.08.22
Kirsten Winter joins our Investor Engagement & ESG team
Luminous has made a further strategic hire in the Investor Engagement & ESG team with the appointment of Kirsten Winter to...
Stephen Butler / 25.07.22
Luminous bolsters Investor Engagement & ESG team with two new hires
Luminous has made two strategic hires in the Investor Engagement and ESG team with the appointments of Kay Kayachitch as...
Sarah Roper / 21.07.22
New reporting standards seek alignment, even as they proliferate
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released the first drafts of the European Sustainability Reporting...
Stephen Butler / 20.07.22
Reporting Matters 8: Engaging for change and key themes in investor engagement
Our latest issue of 'Reporting Matters' focuses on the key investor stewardship topics from our institutional investors’ report...
Stephen Butler / 29.06.22
Reporting Matters 8: Engaging for change and key themes in investor engagement
On Wednesday 20 July we will launch ‘Reporting Matters 8: Engaging for change and key themes in investor engagement’, during a ...
Sarah Roper / 16.06.22
Net-zero transition plans - what's next?
The UK Government is set to make the UK the “world’s first Net Zero-aligned Financial Centre”. To achieve this, climate...
Anokhi Kalayil / 19.05.22
The FCA tightens up diversity-related disclosures
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement finalising the changes to diversity-related disclosures for...
Rachel Madan / 18.05.22
Sarah Roper joins our Sustainability & Impact team
Sarah joins us from our Investor Engagement & ESG Disclosure team, where for nearly two years she has been the lead consultant on...
Stephen Butler / 10.05.22
TCFD: Turning risk into opportunity
TCFD is not just about climate risk disclosures; it’s an opportunity to use scenario analysis to fine-tune, pivot or even reset...
Stephen Butler / 20.04.22
Tailoring content strategies for retail investors
This article first appeared in the Spring issue of Informed Magazine via the IR Society.
Stephen Butler / 14.04.22
Luminous sponsors the 2022 IR Society Conference
Luminous will continue our relationship with The IR Society in 2022 as proud sponsors of the upcoming conference on Tuesday June...
Jon Towell / 07.04.22
Luminous takes home Edie Sustainability Leaders Award
We had a successful evening at the Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards, taking home the coveted Sustainability Reporting and...
Stephen Butler / 29.03.22
TCFD reporting set to become mandatory for large private and AIM listed businesses
Luminous has updated our TCFD briefing guide as, subject to parliamentary approval, new mandatory requirements will come into...
Stephen Butler / 17.03.22
How to approach sustainability reporting frameworks
Using a recognised standard or framework provides a means to measure, assess and report on ESG initiatives, risks and...
Alan Hines / 04.02.22
Luminous steps up support for homeless charity
Alan Hines and Justin Boucher (centre) from Luminous with Sheila Scott (right), Shelter from the Storm Chief Executive, and some...
Anokhi Kalayil / 27.01.22
Net-zero transition plans to be required from 2023
The UK Treasury has proposed that financial institutions and companies with shares listed on the London Stock Exchange must...
Stephen Butler / 27.01.22
The increasing importance of an ESG strategy
A strategy is a plan designed to achieve a particular long-term aim. An ESG strategy is a guide to integrating sustainability...
Rachel Madan / 27.01.22
Advocating for Net Zero
In our twelfth ‘Luminous Spotlight’ podcast, Rachel Madan talks with Neil Menzies, Director of Sustainability at Hibernia REIT,...
Stephen Butler / 18.01.22
ESG integration in the FTSE 100: still a long way to go?
Our latest issue of ‘Reporting Matters’ reveals the findings of our research on ESG integration and disclosure in the FTSE 100.
Anokhi Kalayil / 15.12.21
Greenwashing – a thing of the past?
Sustainability is a topic in which consumers and businesses are increasingly interested. As more people start making purchasing...
Jon Towell / 26.11.21
Wins for both large cap and mid cap reports at IR Society Awards
In an excellent night at the IR Society Awards, we enjoyed wins for both FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 clients in the Best Annual Report...
Jon Towell / 25.11.21
A hat-trick of wins at the Strategic Comms Awards
We were delighted to win three awards at the inaugural Strategic Comms Awards, which recognise excellence in corporate...
Rachel Madan / 18.11.21
Science Based Targets initiative launches Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launches the Corporate Net-Zero Standard, the world’s first framework for corporate...
Rachel Madan / 17.11.21
Double Materiality with GRI
In our eleventh 'Luminous Spotlight' podcast, Rachel Madan talks with George Harrington, Manager of Corporate and Stakeholder...
Stephen Butler / 10.11.21
What investors are looking for
The tenth Luminous Spotlight podcast explores what investors are really calling for in the area of ESG and how companies can...
Rachel Madan / 28.10.21
Anokhi Kalayil joins our growing Sustainability & Impact team
Our growing Sustainability & Impact offer goes far beyond reporting – helping companies to make the right decisions, through...
Rachel Madan / 22.10.21
Setting impactful Science-Based Targets
In our ninth ‘Luminous Spotlight’ podcast, Rachel Madan talks with Sarah Webster, Director of Sustainable Business at Britvic, on...
Rachel Madan / 22.10.21
The journey to Net Zero
In our eighth ‘Luminous Spotlight’ podcast, Rachel Madan talks with Andrew Day, Sustainability Director at Telford Homes, a...
Stephen Butler / 12.10.21
The role of technology in enhancing investor engagement
The seventh Luminous Spotlight podcast explores the role technology can play in enhancing corporate reporting and investor...
Stephen Butler / 09.09.21
How to create consistent ESG reporting
The sixth Luminous Spotlight podcast explores what the newly formed Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) means for corporate...
Stephen Butler / 29.07.21
How to prepare for your next annual report
In this ‘Luminous Spotlight’ podcast, we sat down with Maureen Beresford, Head of Corporate Governance at the FRC to discuss how...
Alan Hines / 28.07.21
Clarke to accelerate Luminous' digital offer
We are delighted to welcome Nick Clarke to Luminous as Head of Digital.
Stephen Butler / 13.07.21
Reporting Matters 7: ESG integration and disclosure in the FTSE 100
Our latest issue of ‘Reporting Matters’ reveals the findings of our research on ESG integration and disclosure in the FTSE 100.
Sarah Roper / 29.06.21
Meeting investors’ ESG disclosure needs
The recently formed Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) hosted a webinar last week on ‘How Investors Use Your ESG Disclosures’. A...
Stephen Butler / 15.06.21
Three nominations in the IR Magazine Awards
We are delighted that Britvic, National Express and Synthomer have been shortlisted for ‘Best Annual Report’ in the IR Magazine...
Sheila Morrison / 04.06.21
How brightly are professional services brands shining?
Our webinar on 24 June deep dives into the professional services sector in the context of our B2B Brightest Brands research.
Rachel Madan / 25.05.21
Why you should rethink materiality
Rachel Madan and Stephen Butler discuss what the new standard of double materiality means for companies that are taking their...
Stephen Butler / 06.05.21
Luminous workshop on building ESG competence
We are excited to offer a new half-day workshop to help business leaders build their understanding of ESG and develop an ESG...
Rachel Madan / 06.05.21
What it takes to be a leader on gender diversity
In our latest 'Luminous Spotlight' podcast, Rachel Madan talks with Richard Eadie at Severn Trent on how the FTSE 100 company...
Stephen Butler / 13.04.21
Working towards brighter ESG reporting
In the latest issue of the IR Society's publication, Informed, Stephen Butler shares the findings of our B2B Brightest Brands...
Sheila Morrison / 22.03.21
Gender equality in a post-COVID world
International Women’s Day 2021 is all about #ChoosetoChallenge, focusing on the idea that a challenged world is an alert world,...
Stephen Butler / 22.03.21
Embarking on the TCFD journey
For our latest 'Luminous Spotlight' podcast and briefing guide, we interview Simon Weaver, Co-Head of Climate Risk and...
Rachel Madan / 15.03.21
Diversity and inclusion: How to communicate authentically
What are the two things you should do to authentically communicate your approach – regardless of your starting point?
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