Public commitments to sustainability issues

National framework

Awards for engagement in social and / or sustainability issues

Membership in alliances and programmes to support and promote sustainable business practices

Evidence of lobbying against implementing sustainability measures

Publication of a sustainability report or social report

Prevention of unjustifiable risks

National framework

Use of genetically engineered products and / or promotion of activities in the field of genetic engineering of living organisms, and in relation to patenting genes, organisms and plants

Handling of radioactive substances and / or support of activities connected to nuclear power and warfare

Evidence of other short-, medium- or long-term risks to human security

National framework

Labour intensity (working hours per product or functional unit) / number of employees

Development of indicators 1. and 2. within the last 3 years

Vocational training

National framework

Number and proportion of apprentices (in relation to the total number of employees)

Enhancement of professional qualifications on the job

Anti-corruption efforts & non-interference in sensitive political issues

National framework

Evidence of corrupt and / or extortionate business practices

Reports on improper involvement in political activities

Corporate measures to combat corrupt business practices

Social & environmental minimum standards for suppliers and cooperation partners

National framework

Proven efforts to implement social and environmental minimum standards at suppliers, sub-suppliers, intermediary dealers and cooperation partners

Evidence of breaches of fundamental social and environmental minimum standards at suppliers, sub-suppliers and cooperation partners

Contribution to the national economy and stable economic development

National framework

Contribution to GDP

Direct investments

Contribution to the foreign trade balance

Development of innovative products and services

The sector's stability during market crisis

Evidence of competition distorting business practices (monopolisation etc.)

Contribution to the national budget

National framework

Contribution to the national budget (taxes paid minus subsidies received)

Evidence of tax evasion

Prevention & mitigation of armed conflicts

National framework

Link between economic activities and armed conflicts

Transparent business information

National framework

Comprehensive and transparent business reporting and sustainability reporting

Handling of inquiries on sustainability issues

Protection of intellectual property rights

National framework