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DataViz Best Practices, Dataviz Resources, Chart Design, Chart Types

Bar Chart vs. Histogram: Why Distributions Don't Have to Be Scary

Histograms and bar charts look almost identical. If you have ever stared at your data trying to...

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Dataviz Resources

Top 10 data visualizations of all time

You know that spark when a chart tells you more than words ever could? I’ve gathered ten standout...

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DataViz Best Practices, Dataviz Resources, ESG Reporting

CSRD Reporting: Visualizing Long-Term Corporate Sustainability Targets (with examples from practice)

In this blog, we’ll explore the best ways to visualize long-term sustainability goals in CSRD...

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DataViz Best Practices, Dataviz Resources, ESG Reporting

The Ultimate Double Materiality Chart

In Part 2 of this educational guide, we identified key best practices for designing an effective...

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DataViz Best Practices, Dataviz Resources, ESG Reporting

Real-world Double Materiality Chart Examples

Now that we’ve introduced in Part 1 the concept of double materiality, how it’s measured, and why...
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DataViz Best Practices, Dataviz Resources, ESG Reporting

Understanding Double Materiality with Impactful Charts

At Datylon, we’ve become increasingly passionate about ESG reporting over the past few years—not...
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Report Design, Dataviz Resources, Report Server, Automated Reporting

Support Your Executives: Optimize Reporting for Strategic Success

Executive reports are crucial for supporting decision-makers to quickly understand the most...

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Report Design, Dataviz Resources, Report Server, ESG Reporting

Operational vs. Progress ESG Reports: A Deep Dive

The urgency to address environmental, social, and governance challenges has propelled ESG...

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Report Design, Dataviz Resources, Report Server, Automated Reporting

How to Create Tailored Data Stories and Reports with Indesign and Datylon

Are you tired of manually creating multiple versions of your data stories and reports? And what...

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Dataviz Resources, Report Server, Reporting, Automated Reporting

Automated Data Visualization Trends: What to Look for in Report Server Tools

In today's data-driven world, manually creating reports and charts is a time-consuming and...

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