As part of a project funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation, brands & values GmbH has developed this guide to help readers
select sustainability indicators that are suitable for their individual companies
build knowledge about which aspects to consider when it comes to indicators and how they work.
Contents
Status quo in sustainability communication
1.1 Which sustainability standards are relevant for German companies?
1.2 Explanation of terms – sustainability framework
1.3 Profiles of selected sustainability frameworks
1.4 Mental models and their approaches
About indicators, key figures and their categorisation
2.1 About key figures
2.2 About indicators and indicator systems
2.3 Comparison of frameworks based on their indicators – the NRW indicator database 24
2.4 Excursus: The SDGs / Agenda 2030
2.5 Examples of possible applications
2.6 Excursus: On the relevance of indicators for different internal and external stakeholders
As of 2018