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tion according to Transparency International.” Custom-
er satisfaction, which most companies measure
anyway, or employee satisfaction would be interesting
indicators for investors that help them to assess risks.
Since the Sustainability Report in its current form is not
suitable for the capital market, the Society of Investment
Professionals in Germany has started to define indicators
that give investors explicit information regarding
risk-related behaviour. “We need standards for
assessment, so we get meaningful information in the
reports. It’s not enough just to say: describe your risk.”
Gerd Grözinger also made a suggestion regarding
how useful information can be determined for investors:
“A sustainability stress test that examines a company’s
future viability would be a good idea. For example,
we expect to see higher taxes on energy and
resource consumption, an anti-discrimination law
with numerous statutory regulations, or quotas for
women or ethnic diversity. If that comes in 10 or 15
years: is the company prepared for it?”