Responsibility pays off

of the millennials take into account a company's commitment to society and the environment when selecting a job.

of millennials say they are more loyal to companies that offer them the opportunity to make a commitment to society and the environment.

of all workers will be in the millennium age group (born between 1980 and 1993) in 2025.

source: deloitte.com

higher profits per employee are achieved by companies that focus on diversity, from recruitment to promotions to team leadership.

source: deloitte.com

of companies in Germany say that diversity management initiatives have improved employee retention. Just under 42 percent stated that the basic satisfaction of employees had increased. 21 percent noted a higher level of innovation in the company.

source: charta-der-vielfalt.de

Germans consider environmentally friendly behavior of companies important so for them to buy there or recommend the products.

of Germans agree that climate-friendly products cost more. Especially Germans under the age of 40 are willing to pay more for such products.

higher is the return on equity (ROE) in companies with a diverse board of directors. The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT margin) is 14 percent higher compared to companies with few diverse board members.   

source: charta-der-vielfalt.de

greater probability of above-average success  distinguishes companies with a high proportion of women in  top management. Interestingly, the probability of above-average business success is even doubled in German companies with a large number of female executives in top management.

higher is the probability of above-average in companies with particularly pronounced ethnic diversity.  

source: mckinsey.com