CSRD Design Pioneers Program Build Your First CSRD Report With a Design Partner
We’re seeking 3 organizations to co-create CSRD-compliant reports that actually engage stakeholders.
• 50% subsidized rate
• Full design partnership
• Real case study collaboration
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The CSRD Design Gap
CSRD compliance is table stakes. Strategic communication is the opportunity.
Most organizations approach CSRD reporting as a compliance exercise—working with legal and sustainability consultants to satisfy regulatory requirements.
The result? Reports that check boxes but don’t drive engagement.
What if your CSRD report could:
- Help investors understand your ESG strategy at a glance
- Engage employees in your sustainability journey
- Differentiate you from competitors
- Serve as a strategic communication asset, not just an obligation
This requires design thinking from day one—not as a final polish, but as a core methodology.
By 2026, over 50,000 European companies will be required to publish CSRD reports. The organizations that treat this as a communication opportunity—not just a compliance burden—will stand out.
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Why Partner with Pianeta.Studio?
1 Information Design Excellence
5+ years designing sustainability communications for research institutions, NGOs, and impact organizations.
Our portfolio includes:
- Annual reports for climate research centers
- Interactive data platforms for ecosystem modeling
- Educational publications on environmental systems
- Data visualization for scientific research
We know how to make complex information accessible without sacrificing depth.
2 Sustainability Native
As a Società Benefit, sustainability isn’t a service line—it’s our legal obligation. We understand ESG challenges from the inside because we navigate them ourselves.
Our corporate statute requires us to balance profit with positive impact for people and planet. This isn’t marketing—it’s governance.
3 Honest CSRD Partnership
We’re transparent: CSRD design is emerging expertise for us. We partner with compliance consultants to ensure regulatory alignment while bringing design thinking to the process.
You get pioneering work at subsidized rates. We get real-world case studies that establish thought leadership.
This co-creation approach means you’re not just a client—you’re a collaborator shaping methodology.
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The Pioneer Program: What You Get
1. DISCOVERY & STRATEGY (Weeks 1-2)
- Materiality assessment review
- Stakeholder mapping workshop
- Information architecture development
- Content audit and gap analysis
- Design approach proposal
Deliverable: Strategic framework document
2. CO-CREATION PHASE (Weeks 3-8)
- Iterative design sprints (2-week cycles)
- Data visualization development
- Narrative structure testing
- Stakeholder feedback integration
- Regular review sessions
Deliverable: Draft report with designed sections
3. PRODUCTION & DELIVERY (Weeks 9-12)
- Final report design (print + digital formats)
- Interactive dashboard elements (optional)
- XHTML formatting support
- Internal presentation materials
- Implementation guidelines
Deliverable: Complete CSRD report package
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Investment & Value
Pioneer Program Rate
50% subsidy in exchange for:
- Case study collaboration
- Design process documentation
- Permission to showcase work
Why subsidized pricing?
We’re building deep CSRD design expertise. Working with pioneering organizations on real projects—with permission to document and showcase the work—is more valuable than theoretical exercises.
You get world-class design at below-market rates. We get case studies that establish thought leadership in an emerging field.
Every organization enters CSRD from a different starting point — scope, maturity, priorities. So we don’t publish flat pricing tables.
After the brief / discovery call, we define the scope together and prepare a customized proposal that reflects your specific needs and timeline.
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Who Should Apply?
✓ Ideal Pioneer characteristics
- SMEs or mid-sized companies (50-500 employees)
- First or second CSRD reporting cycle
- Strong sustainability commitment (B Corp, Società Benefit, or equivalent)
- Willing to collaborate and provide feedback throughout process
- Open to being showcased as case study (with approval of materials)
- Based in Italy or Europe
- Timeline of at least 3 months before reporting deadline
- Decision-maker available for regular check-ins
✗ Not ideal for this program
- Organizations seeking purely transactional service
- Extremely tight deadlines (less than 3 months)
- Unwilling to share learnings or be featured in case studies
- Looking only for graphic design polish of existing report
- No internal sustainability data or strategy in place
“The best partnerships happen when both parties are learning together. If you’re navigating CSRD for the first time and want a design partner who brings curiosity, rigor, and creativity—not just templates—this program is for you.”
Max Mauro, Founder & Creative Director, Pianeta.Studio
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How to Apply
STEP 1
Submit Interest Form (5 minutes)
Share basic information about your organization, CSRD timeline, and communication challenges.
STEP 2
Discovery Call (30 minutes)
We’ll explore fit, discuss your specific needs, and explain program structure in detail. No commitment required.
STEP 3
Proposal & Selection
We prepare a tailored proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing.
STEP 4
Project Kickoff
(January/February 2025) Selected organizations begin discovery phase. We work together to create CSRD reports that engage, not just comply.
Timeline & Availability
Applications Open: Now
Project Start: Q1 2026 (January/February)
Completion Target: Q2 2026 (April/May)
Limited to 3 organizations
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About Pianeta.Studio
We are a Società Benefit design studio specializing in sustainability communication. Founded in 2022 and based in Sicily, Italy, we work with research institutions, NGOs, impact startups, and mission-driven organizations across Europe.
Our work spans:
- Editorial design for climate and environmental research
- Data visualization for complex scientific information
- Digital platforms that make sustainability tangible
- Strategic communication for ESG and impact initiatives
Why “Società Benefit” matters:
In Italy, Società Benefit status is a legal designation (similar to B Corp in other countries) that requires companies to balance profit with positive impact for people and planet—embedded in corporate bylaws.
For us, this means:
- Sustainability isn’t a marketing position—it’s a legal obligation
- Every project decision considers environmental and social impact
- We’re audited annually on our benefit commitments
- We practice what we preach
This isn’t virtue signaling. It’s governance.
Our Commitment to the Pioneer Program:
The CSRD Design Pioneers Program aligns perfectly with our Società Benefit mission: amplifying ideas that drive positive change.
By helping organizations communicate sustainability more effectively, we contribute to broader transitions toward regenerative economies.
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About Pianeta.StudioReady to Pioneer CSRD Design?
Join 3 organizations shaping the future of sustainability reporting.
- 50% subsidized rate
- Full design partnership
- Real case study collaboration
Not quite ready?
Book a no-obligation discovery call to explore whether the program is right for your organization:
Or reach us directly:
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Want to talk with us? Let’s start the conversation.
Sustainable Creativity
Pianeta.Studio Srl Società Benefit
Via IV Novembre, 18, 95037
San Giovanni La Punta, CT, Italy
info@pianeta.studio
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