The EU’s new CSR Directive has transformed a voluntary commitment into an obligation for many companies. Now, publishing a sustainability report on their activities – often in multiple languages – is a must. How can they best tackle this challenge? Below, we lay out a comprehensive roadmap for handling the language side of the process.


An ever-widening target audience and externally driven changes in reporting make one thing certain. For anyone who wants to cut through the thicket of data and win over their stakeholders, clear communication is essential. Corporate publishers have a duty to consider: how do you ensure that reporting texts convey the correct message? One example is the new international standard for plain language.



The Swiss brand helps customers around the world make the most of their time at home with its premium household appliances. Supertext is on hand to ensure that its magazine Inspirations is just as impressive as the appliances themselves – with a streamlined process for transcreations into languages from Spanish to Chinese.




The Maison KARL LAGERFELD carries on the visionary legacy of its founder, a universal symbol of style, creativity and passion. And as its partner for creative translations, Supertext ensures the brand’s identity remains consistent around the globe – with a tailor-made style guide for every language.










Stricter regulations and growing reporting requirements mean that modern corporate reports include ever more text. Defining core messages and communicating them to stakeholders is therefore an increasing challenge for companies. But there’s a trick you can use to get to the heart of even the longest report: the kitchen message.