This independent study was produced as a joint effort between PR Square and Erik van Buuren in Berlin.

A specific methodology was developed for the CSR analysis of organisational reporting.

Perception & Reality Square is a Berlin-based consultancy specializing in Reputation Management, Sustainable Development Reporting, Financial Communications, Public Opinion & Perception. Our main objective is to develop solutions to help corporations, their stakeholders, non-profit organizations and the general public to use all kinds of information more effectively.

Erik van Buuren is an acknowledged CSR expert with over 20 years of international experience in the field of ESG investing, sustainability strategies and innovation. Besides supervising sustainability analysis for ESG equity investment funds, Erik focusses on the implementation of circular economy impact programmes.

Our survey and analysis were conducted in June–September 2019.