Climate technology startup — A reputation held under pressure

Strategic Communications · 2024

A reputation held under pressure

Climate technology startup

20 min

Time to statement

48 hrs

Story duration

Neutral+

Sentiment

Overview

A fast, clear-headed crisis response that turned a threatening news cycle into a moment of trust.

The brief

A supply-chain issue broke publicly at 6am with reporters already calling. Without a plan, a single clumsy statement could have defined the company for years.

Our approach

We activated the crisis playbook within twenty minutes — a holding statement, a briefed spokesperson, and a coordinated response to each outlet with a consistent, honest message.

The results

Coverage stayed factual and balanced, the story faded within forty-eight hours, and two reporters later wrote follow-ups praising the company's transparency.

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