Building business resilience: Aim 100 reporting insights

Our latest AIM 100 research demonstrates how companies are navigating climate, sustainability and communications strategies, with a focus on the future.

Based on our review of the first 50 AIM 100 annual reports published from September ​2022 onwards, the research looks at how these companies are shaping their narrative and disclosures across the reporting suite to demonstrate business resilience.​

The research highlights examples of ambitious and impactful reporting and includes takeaways for others to take inspiration from. Our analysis identifies trends and progressive approaches that companies of all sizes can learn from when developing their own annual reports.

Using the insights from this research, companies can turn trends into action by following the four key recommendations:

1. Look ahead – Include forward-focused information to explain how you will create value in the long-term by responding to opportunities and challenges, while setting long-term goals and targets. 
   
   
2. Embrace sustainability – Identify material issues, set out a clear sustainability strategy and report transparently on progress against objectives, including meaningful disclosure on the transition to net zero.
   
   
3. Engage for impact – Adopt a multi-channel approach to engage diverse stakeholders. View the reporting suite holistically to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, connected, and tailored by channel.
   
   
4. Demonstrate sound governance – Offer a more personal perspective to demonstrate accountability for the long-term success of the business. Provide an insight into focus areas and key decisions.

Download the full report below to find out more. You can also reach out to me directly to discuss the findings in more detail at [email protected]