When Sydney-based creative agency Echelon Media went after a large government communications tender, they knew they had the expertise to deliver. What they didn’t have was a formal ESG report — a growing requirement in procurement and partnership evaluations across Australia.
Like many small and medium businesses, Echelon lacked the resources for lengthy sustainability audits or expensive consultants. They needed something fast, credible, and professional.
That’s when they discovered SNAP.esg
Turning Data into a Professional ESG Report in Hours
Using the SNAP.esg online reporting platform, Echelon’s operations team uploaded key data on their energy use, recycling, diversity, and governance policies. Within hours, the platform generated a complete ESG report, benchmarked against industry standards and formatted for board or tender submission.
“The process was seamless,” said Sophie Tran, Operations Director at Echelon Media. “We uploaded our data and had a fully formatted ESG report within hours — something that would have taken consultants weeks.”
The final document clearly outlined Echelon’s sustainability performance — from carbon footprint and waste diversion to gender balance and workplace wellbeing. It also highlighted governance elements like anti-corruption policies, data privacy, and board oversight, creating a transparent picture of their corporate responsibility.
ESG as a Competitive Edge
When Echelon submitted their tender, evaluators praised the clarity and credibility of their ESG disclosure. The report didn’t just check a compliance box — it demonstrated leadership.
“That report helped us win the tender,” Tran added. “It showed we were serious about accountability and impact — and that mattered.”
Building Long-Term Value
After securing the contract, Echelon now integrates ESG reporting into their regular business development process. Using SNAP.esg, they continue to update their sustainability metrics quarterly — turning what began as a compliance task into a brand strength.
Today, Echelon Media credits their success not only to creative excellence, but to the transparency and trust that their ESG report delivers to every client conversation.