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01SustainabilitycompanyrankingsTop25companiesworldwidein2023byenvironmental,socialandgovernance(ESG)scoresTop25companiesworldwide2023,byESGscoreStandardizedESGscoreoutof100(higherisbetter)20

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4001050607080MicrosoftAppliedMaterialsWoodwardVeriskAnalyticsMastercard72.7671.7171.6971.5871.57CaterpillarMarathonPetroleumNvidia70.6669.4269.468.6568.5468.2168.17DoverMotorolaSolutionsBungeSherwin-WilliamsDellTechnologies67.074Description:Asof2023,thetop25globalcompaniesrankedbyenvironmental,social,andgovernance(ESG)scorevariedbyindustry.InternetcompanyAlphabetrankednumber25withanESGscoreof64.04.Thenumber20spotwenttoinsurancebrokerArthurJ.Gallagher,withaslightincreaseinscoring,having1.62pointsmore.ThetopspotwastakenbyComputerSoftwarecompanyMicrosoftwithatotalESGscoreof72.76.ReadmoreNote(s):Worldwide;2023Source(s):VarioussourcesLeadingsustainablecorporationsbasedonscoreworldwideasof2024Scoresofgloballeadingsustainablecompanies2024Company<br>(Country)ScoreA+ASimsLtd(Australia)BramblesLtd(Australia)VestasWindSystemsA/S(Denmark)TaiwanHighSpeedRailCorp(Taiwan)NordexSE(Germany)AAABancodoBrasilSA(Brazil)SchneiderElectricSE(France)ChrHansenHoldingA/S(Denmark)StantecInc(Canada)A-A-A-A-A-A-B+B+SMASolarTechnologyAG(Germany)AutodeskInc(U.S.)WSPGlobalInc(Canada)CleanHarborsInc(U.S.)5Description:HeadquarteredinAustralia,SimsLimitedleadstherankingofthemostsustainablecorporationsasof2024,havingearnedanoverallA+score.Thecompanyoperatesinthemetalandelectronicsrecycling,municipalrecycling,andrenewableenergysectors.AlsobasedinAustralia,thesecond-leadingcompanyintermsofsustainabilitythatyearwasBramblesLimited.ReadmoreNote(s):Worldwide;2024Source(s):CorporateKnightsRankingofthe15mostsustainableemployersinGermanyin2023,accordingtoemployeeratingsTop15mostsustainableemployersinGermany2023IndustryFinanceScore5TomorrowGmbHTPL-EscherGmbHDecadisAGService5IT5Campacte.V.Socialclub5proWINWinterGmbHerlichtextilOther5Textile5FretusGmbHAdviceandconsultingAdviceandconsultingAdviceandconsultingService4.994.984.984.974.974.974.97WuWITGmbHCloudConsultingGroupGmbHPrimestaffLEADMARKAdviceandconsultingEnergyAmpeersEnergyGmbHNetlightConsultingAdviceandconsulting6Description:In2023,thecompanyTomorrowGmbHwasfoundtobethemostsustainableemployerinGermanyaccordingtoemployeeratings.Tomorrowisanonlinebankthatensuresitonlymakessustainableinvestments.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2023Source(s):KununuRankingofcompanieswiththebestdigitalcorporatesocialresponsibility(CSR)activitiesinGermanyin2023CompanieswiththebestdigitalCSRactiviesinGermany2023CSRactivitybenchmarkpoints300

4000100200500600700800900REWEGroupDeutscheTelekomAGSchaefflerAGMerckKGaAMercedes-BenzGroupBASFSE818815718711704693690AudiAGVonoviaSEMTUAeroEnginesAGBMWAGRobertBoschGmbHSAPSEDeutscheBahnAG6646466456316236077Description:IntheCSRBenchmark2023,REWEGroupreachedabenchmarkvalueof818points(outof1,000potentialpoints).ThismeantthatthesecondlargestGermansupermarketchaintookfirstplaceintherankingofcompanieswiththebestdigitalCSRactivities.DeutscheTelekomAGandSchaefflerAGtooksecondandthirdplace.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;Q12023;50companiesSource(s):NetFederationRankingofthemostsustainablemedium-sizedcompaniesinGermanyin2023,accordingtoESGRankingofthemostsustainablemedium-sizedcompaniesinGermany2023IndustrySensorytechnololgyRankingElobau12RapunzelNaturkostSTEICOOrganicgroceriesEcologicalinsulationmaterialsPlantengineeringforthesemiconductorindustryProcessingoforganicgrainMineralwaterandsoftdrinksOutdoorandsportsclothingBiotechnology3Aixtron4BohlsenerMühleVilsa-BrunnenOttoRodekohrVaudeSport567Evotec8XellaInternationalSüdpackHoldingAndechserMolkereiScheitzRinnBeton-undNatursteinOttobockInsulationmaterial9Grocerypackaging10111213EcologicalmilkpackagingBuildingmaterialsOrthopedictechnology8Description:In2023,themostsustainablemedium-sizedcompanyinGermanywasElobau,whichproducessensorytechnology.RapunzelNaturkostandSTEICOwererankedsecondandthirdrespectively.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2023Source(s):MunichStrategyGroup;WirtschaftsWocheCHAPTER

02IndustryandcommitteemeasuresLeadingactionstakenupbycompaniesaspartofsustainabilityeffortsworldwide2022Leadingsustainabilityactionstakenupbycompaniesglobally2022Shareofrespondents0%

10%20%30%40%50%60%70%Usingmoresustainablematerials59%IncreasingtheefficiencyofenergyuseUsingenergyefficientorclimate-friendlymachinery,technologies,andequipmentTrainingemplyeesonclimatechangeactionsandimpacts59%54%50%10Description:Accordingtoasurveyconductedin2022,around59percentoftheC-levelexecutivesfrommajorcompaniesworldwidesaidthattheirfirmsareincorporatingtheuseofmoresustainablematerialsintheirsustainabilityeffortsagainstclimatechange.Another59percentoftheexecutivespointedoutthattheircompaniesareincreasingtheefficiencyofenergyuse.ReadmoreNote(s):Worldwide;SeptembertoOctober2022;2,016C-levelexecutivesSource(s):Deloitte;KS&RLeadingobstaclestosustainabilityeffortsfacedbycompaniesworldwide2022Leadinghurdlestosustainabilityeffortsofcompaniesglobally2022Shareofrespondents0%

5%10%15%20%25%30%29%35%DifficultymeasuringenvironmentalimpactToocostly19%Focusonnear-termbusinessissues/demandsfrominvestors/shareholdersLackofpoliticalsupportandactionfornecessarychangeInsufficientsupplyofsustainableorlow-emissioninputs18%17%17%11Description:Accordingtoasurveyconductedin2022,around29percentofC-levelexecutivesmentionedthatthedifficultyinmeasuringenvironmentalimpactwastheleadingobstaclefacedwhenimplementingsustainabilityeffortsintheircompanies.Meanwhile,another19percentoftheexecutivespointedoutthatthesustainabilityeffortsweretoocostly.ReadmoreNote(s):Worldwide;SeptembertoOctober2022;2,016C-levelexecutivesSource(s):Deloitte;KS&ROpiniononthebenefitsfromsustainabilityeffortsimplementedbycompaniesworldwide2022Opiniononthebenefitsfromsustainabilityeffortsincompaniesglobally2022Shareofrespondents20%0%10%30%40%50%60%BrandrecognitionandreputationCustomersatisfaction52%44%43%42%40%InnovationaroundofferingsandoperationsEmployeemoraleandwell-beingAddressingclimatechangeInvestorreturns31%29%RevenuefromnewbusinessAssetvalues25%24%23%CostofinvestmentRevenuefromlongstandingbusiness12Description:Accordingtoasurveyconductedin2022,around55percentofC-levelexecutivespointedoutthatbrandrecognitionandreputationwasthemainbenefitfromtheircompany'ssustainabilityefforts.Meanwhile,around40percentoftheexecutivesbelievedthataddressingclimatechangewasanotherbenefitfromsuchsustainabilityefforts.ReadmoreNote(s):Worldwide;SeptembertoOctober2022;2,016C-levelexecutivesSource(s):Deloitte;KS&RHasyourorganizationsetgoalstoreducetheirgreenhousegasemissions?GoalstoreducecarbonemissionsbycompaniesinGermany2023No,anditisnotplanned6.7%No,butitisbeingplanned28.2%Yes,inlinewiththeParisAgreement43.7%Yes,butnotyetinlinewiththeParisAgreement21.4%13Description:Almost44percentofcompaniesinGermanyhadsetgoalstoreducetheirgreenhousegasemissionsinlinewiththetermsoftheParisAgreement.TheParisAgreementisatreatythattacklesthetopicofclimatechangeandwassignedby196PartiesattheCOP21whichtookplaceinDecember2015.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;SeptembertoNovember2023;362companiesSource(s):BertelsmannStiftungDoesyourcompanyknowitsowncarbonfootprint?Companies'awarenessoftheircarbonfootprintGermany2023Not,itisnotplanned4.2%No,butweareworkingonit25.6%Yes70.2%14Description:In2023,over70percentofcompaniesinGermanyknewtheircarbonfootprint.Roughly26percentdidnotknowtheircarbonfootprintbutwereworkingonitandplannedtofindout.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;SeptembertoNovember2023;362companiesSource(s):BertelsmannStiftungIsthereadirectreportinglinebetweentheboard/managementandtheperson(s)/departmentresponsibleforsustainability?ReportinglinebetweendirectorsandsustainabilitymanagersinGermany202390%81.5%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10.1%8.4%10%0%YesNo,butitisplannedNot,itisnotplanned15Description:In2023,almost82percentofcompaniesinGermanysaidthatthoseinchargeofcompanysustainabilitysaidthattheyreporteddirectlytotheboardofdirectors/companymanagement.Onlyeightpercentofcompaniessaidthiswasnotthecaseandhadnoplanstochangeit.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;SeptembertoNovember2023;362companiesSource(s):BertelsmannStiftungDoesyourorganizationhavesustainabilitymanagement?Andifso,inwhichareaisitimplemented?DepartmentswithsustainabilitymanagementincompaniesinGermany2023Shareofrespondents0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%35.9%AsustainabilitydepartmentManagement/boardofdirectors17.7%Other13.9%Cross-departmental8.9%Strategy8%No,wecurrentlydon'thaveasustainabilityteambutweplanonintroducingone3.8%2.5%No,wecurrentlydon'thaveasustainabilityteamandwedon'tplanonintroduci…CommunicationComplianceHR2.5%2.5%2.1%MarketingFinance1.3%0.8%16Description:In2023,about36percentofcompaniesinGermanyhadtheirowndepartmentdedicatedtosustainability.Almostninepercentofcompanieshadcross-departmentalsustainabilitymanagement.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;SeptembertoNovember2023;362companiesSource(s):BertelsmannStiftungIstherearesponsibilityatboard/managementlevelregardingsustainability?ResponsibilityfrommanagementaboutcompanysustainabilityinGermany202390%79.8%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%13%7.1%YesNo,butitisplannedNot,itisnotplanned17Description:In2023,almost80percentofcompaniesinGermanysaidthattheirmanagementtookresponsibilityforthesustainabilityofthecompany.Only13percentofcompaniessaidthiswasnotthecaseandhadnoplanstochangeit.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;SeptembertoNovember2023;362companiesSource(s):BertelsmannStiftungHavethefollowingsectorsinGermanydoneenoughtoprotecttheenvironment?Evaluationofvarioussectors'effortsonclimatechangeinGermany2010-2022EnvironmentalorganizationsCitiesPeopleGovernmentIndustries/Industriesandeconomy*90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%2010201220142016201820192020202218Description:In2022,only15percentofpeopleinGermanyfeltthatindustrieshaddoneenoughtoprotecttheenvironment.Environmentalorganizationsledthewaywiththesectorofsocietymakingthemostefforttopreventclimatechange.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2022;2,000respondents;14yearsandolderSource(s):UmweltbundesamtCHAPTER

03SustainabilityintheB2BsectorHasyourcompanyinvestedinthefieldofsustainabilityinthelastsixmonths?InvestmentinsustainabilityinB2BcompaniesinGermanyin202270%62%60%50%40%30%20%10%27%11%0%YesNo,butitisplannedNo,anditisnotplanned20Description:In2022,around62percentofB2BcompaniesinGermanysaidthattheyhadinvestedinsomethingrelatedtosustainabilitywithinthelastsixmonths.11percentsaidtheyhadnotanddidnotplantodoso.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;September21toOctober4,2022;131B2BcompaniesSource(s):Creditreform;ECCKölnWhichofthefollowingsustainabilitymeasuresdoesyourcompanyalreadyimplement?SustainabilitymeasuresinB2BcompaniesinGermanyin2022Shareofrespondingcompanies0%

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30%40%50%60%70%80%80%90%TechnicalinnovationtosaveresourcesResource-savinguseofmaterials80%80%ReductionintheuseofenergyUseofrenewableenergies66%66%Useofsustainablycertifiedproducts(Almost)paperlessbusinessprocessesCompliancewithecologicalandsocialstandardsforbusinesstripsSubsidizedjobticket59%57%50%Useofelectriccars/e-cargobikes46%21Description:In2022,around80percentofB2BcompaniesinGermanysaidtheyreducedtheamountofenergytheyusedtobemoresustainable.Around59percentofcompanieshadanalmostpaperlessbusinessprocess.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;September21toOctober4,2022Source(s):Creditreform;ECCKölnDoesyourcompanyhaveaconcretesustainabilitystrategy?SustainabilitystrategiesinB2BcompaniesinGermanyin2022Shareofrespondingcompanies0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%Yes,wealsoimplementitYes,butwedonotimplementitconsistentlyNo,butwearecurrentlydevelopingoneNo,wealsodonothaveoneplanned42%25%23%10%22/statistics/1423588/b2b-companies-sustainability-strategies-germanyIn2022,around42percentofB2BcompaniesinGermanysaidtheydidhavesustainableinitiativesandthattheywerebeingimplementedregularly.23percentdidnothaveasustainabilitystrategy,buttheywereintheprocessofdevelopingone.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;September21toOctober4,2022;130B2BcompaniesSource(s):Creditreform;ECCKölnWhatdoyouthinkofthefollowingstatementsonsustainability?SurveyofB2BcompaniesontopicsrelatingtosustainabilityinGermany2022Shareofrespondents0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%85%ThenewlawsregardingsustainabilitymeanadditionaleffortSustainabilityimprovesthereputation/imageofthecompanySustainabilitygivescompaniescompetitiveadvantages73%48%Strongerdemandforsustainableproducts45%CustomerspayattentiontothesustainabilityofcompaniesShoppersarepayingincreasingattentiontosustainabilitycriteriawhenpurchasingTheEUSupplyChainActaffectsourcompany’sprocesses44%44%38%Manufacturersareprovidinguswithmoreandmoreinformationaboutthesustainabilityoftheirproducts29%Duetonewsustainabilityrequirementsourproductdataprocesshaschanged17%significantly23Description:In2022,around85percentofB2BcompaniesinGermanysaidthatnewsustainabilitylawsmeantthecompanyhadtoputinadditionalefforttomeettherequirements.Around44percentofcompaniessaidthatshopperswerepayingmoreattentiontosustainabilitycriteriawhenmakingapurchase.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;October10toDecember9,2022;112companiesSource(s):ibiresearchWhichstakeholdersarethemaindriversbehindyourconcernwiththetopicofsustainability?StakeholdersasdriversofsustainabilityinB2BcompaniesinGermany2022Shareofrespondingcompanies15%

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25%0%5%10%30%35%40%45%50%CustomersManagement/boardofdirectorsEmployees47%45%43%Owners/investors35%Legislation/regulatoryBanks33%15%24Description:In2022,customerswerethedrivingstakeholdergroupbehindsustainabilityforaround47percentofB2BcompaniesinGermany.For43percentofcompaniesitwasemployees.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;September21toOctober4,2022;124B2BcompaniesSource(s):Creditreform;ECCKölnCHAPTER

04ImpactofdigitalizationoncorporatesustainabilityComparedtothepreviousyear,areyougoingtospendmoreorlessmoneytryingtodigitalizeyourcompany?HowmuchcompanieswillspendondigitalizationcomparativelyinGermany2022/2023Alotmore1%AbitmoreAbitlessAlotlessUnchangedDon'tknow100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%2%30%46%5%11%8%30%14%21%7%23%2023Plannedfor202426Description:ItappearsthatmostcompaniesinGermanywerenotplanningtochangetheirspendingwhenitcomestodigitalization.In2023,around23percentofcompanieswerespentlotmoremoney,butin2024thisfigurewaspredictedtodroptosevenpercent.ThisdropisindicativeofanoveralltrendinwhichGermancompaniesareplanningtospendlessmoneyondigitalization.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2023;602companiesSource(s):BitkomWhatopportunitiesdoesdigitalizationhaveforsustainability?OpportunitiesofdigitalizationtosustainabilityinGermany2022Shareofrespondents0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%44%50%AutomatedcontrolledenergyconsumptioninbuildingsIncreaseinefficiencyinfactories44%Newtechnologyforrenewableenergy43%Optimizationoftransport39%Replacementof(business)tripsthroughonlineconferencesDigitaltechnologyformeasuringenvironmentaldamageUseofdigitalsharingoffers35%30%27%27Description:In2023,around44percentofpeopleinGermanyfeltthatanopportunitypresentedbydigitalizationcouldbeautomatedcontrolledenergyconsumptioninbuildings.Anincreaseinefficiencyinfactoriesandnewtechnologyforrenewableenergywerealsoseenasadvantagesforsustainability.ReadmoreNote(s):Europe,Germany;July2022;2,024respondents;14yearsandolderSource(s):InitiativeD21Whatrisksdoesdigitalizationhaveforsustainability?RisksofdigitalizationtosustainabilityinGermany202270%59%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%56%49%22%ElectronicwasteRawmaterialsextractionPackagingmaterialEnergyconsumption28Description:In2023,around34percentofpeopleinGermanyfeltthatdevelopmentsindigitalizationhadapositiveimpactontheenvironment.About35percentofpeoplethoughtithadanegativeimpact.ReadmoreNote(s):Europe,Germany;July2022;2,024respondents;14yearsandolderSource(s):InitiativeD21TotalamountofpotentialCO2emissionsreductionwithaccelerateddigitalizationinGermanyby2030,byindustryAmountofpotentialCO2emissionsreductionwithaccelerateddigitalizationGermanyAccelerateddigitalizationStandarddigitalization8070605040302010072.749.526.424.518.312.412.79.35.663.53.5TotalEnergyConstructionManufacturingTransportationAgricultural29Description:Accordingtoastudyconductedin2024,iftheenergyindustryinGermanyacceleratedtheirrateofdigitalization,therewouldbeapotentialfor26.4milliontonsofCO2tobesavedby2030.TherewasanespeciallylargedisparitybetweentheamountofpotentialCO2emissionssavedinthemanufacturingindustrywhenitcametoastandardandacceleratedrateofdigitalization.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2024Source(s):BitkomWhatarethebiggestobstaclesinthedevelopmentofdigitalproductsorservicesinyourcompany?ObstaclestodigitaldevelopmentofcompaniesinGermany2022and2023Shareofcompanies2023

202230%0%10%20%40%50%60%70%80%90%77%DataprotectionrequirementsLackofqualifiedworkers71%64%55%54%ITsecurityrequirements48%27%AvailabilityofmarketablesolutionsLackoffinances24%24%54%54%43%Lackoftime60%32%Lengthydecision-makingprocessesReluctancetotakerisks26%29%17%LackofexchangewithothercompaniesLackofwillingnessintheworkforceLackofknowledgeaboutbestpracticeUncertaintyabouteconomicbenefits24%12%13%9%12%5%7%30Description:In2023,about54percentofcompaniesinGermanystatedthattheydidnothaveenoughtimetodevelopdigitalproductsorservices.Anotherreasonthatcompaniesdidnotdevelopdigitallywasbecausetheyhadalackofqualifiedworkers.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;CW10toCW16,2023;602companies;Companieswithatleast20employeesSource(s):BitkomCHAPTER

05ConsumerperspectiveArethefollowingplayersinGermanydoingenoughforenvironmentalandclimateprotection?OpinionsonenvironmentalandclimateprotectioncommitmentinGermany202280%69%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%57%30%27%24%23%15%EnvironmentalassociationsScienceFederalgovernment

Cities,municipalitiesFederalstatesCitizensIndustry32Description:In2022,themajorityofrespondentstoasurveyconductedinGermanythoughtenvironmentalassociationsweredoingenoughtoprotecttheenvironmentandtheclimate,at69percent.Meanwhile,30percentofrespondentsthoughtthegovernmentwasshowingsufficientcommitment.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;Summer2022;2,073respondents;14yearsandolderSource(s):BMUV;UmweltbundesamtNumberofpeoplewhopayattentionwhenshoppingthattheirpurchasesarefairtradecertifiedinGermanyfrom2019to2023(inmillions)SurveyonthepreferenceforfairtradeproductsinGermany2019-20231816.9716.7415.9815.7815.7516141210864202019202020212022202333Description:In2023,over16.7millionconsumersinGermanypaidattentiontoafairtradesealwhenshopping.Figuresincreasedyear-on-yearduringthespecifiedtimeperiod.ThedataisbasedonasurveyconductedinGermanyonthenumberofpeoplewhopayattentionwhenshoppingthattheirpurchasesarefairtradecertified.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2019to2023;14yearsandolder;German-speakingpopulationSource(s):IfDAllensbachOrganicstorecustomersonsustainabilityissuescomparedtothegeneralpopulationinGermanyin2023OrganicstorecustomersonsustainabilityissuesinGermany2023ShareofrespondentsTheGermanpopulation

OrganiccustomersinGermany15%

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25%0%5%10%30%35%34.8%40%45%SustainabilityissuesdonotplayaroleSustainabilityissuestendtoplayalesserroleSustainabilityissuestendtoplayabiggerroleSustainabilityissuesplayabigrole8.9%29.8%20.3%21.1%31.2%14.4%39.5%34Description:ThesurveyexamineshowimportantsustainabilityissuesaretoorganicstorecustomerscomparedtothegeneralpopulationinGermanyin2023.Foralmost40percentofrespondentsamongbuyersoforganicproducts,sustainabilityissuesplayedabigroleintheirlives.ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2023;14yearsandolder;PeoplewhoshopinorganicstoresSource(s):IfDAllensbachOrganicstorecustomersbytheirinterestinnatureandenvironmentprotectioncomparedtothegeneralpopulationinGermanyin2023OrganicstorecustomersbyenvironmentprotectioninterestGermanyin2023ShareofrespondentsTheGermanpopulationOrganicstorecustomersinGermany0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%75.4%GenerallyinterestedSpecificallyinterested89.4%25.4%45.5%50%43.8%Alsointerested,butnotasmuch24.6%Barelyornotatallinterested10.6%11.1%InterestedandIamknownasanexpert/oftengiveadviceonsustainablelivingIoftenresearchthistopicontheinternet20.4%13%25.8%35Description:ThesurveyshowsthatmostorganicstorecustomersinGermanyaregenerallyinterestedinnatureandenvironmentprotection,ataround89percent.Around20percentoftengiveadviceonsustainablelivingandwereconsideredanexpert.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;2023;14yearsandolder;PeoplewhoshopatorganicstoresSource(s):IfDAllensbachAverageannualbudgetallocatedtosustainablefashionpurchasesbyconsumersinselectedEuropeancountriesin2022(ineuros)Consumers'sustainableapparelbudgetinselectEuropeancountriesin2022250211.8204.720015010050170.7148.60FranceGermanyItalyUK36Description:Ina2023surveyofconsumersinFrance,Germany,Italy,andtheUnitedKingdom,Germanyhadthehighestaveragespendonsustainablefashionpurchasesin2022,atalmost212euros.Francehadthelowestaveragebudgetforsustainableapparel,footwear,andaccessories.ReadmoreNote(s):France,Germany,Italy,UnitedKingdom;2023;5,000respondentsSource(s):DEFI;InstitutFrançaisdelaMode;PremièreVisionShareofconsumerswhopurchasedsustainablefashionitemsinselectedEuropeancountriesin2022ConsumerswhopurchasedsustainableapparelinselectEuropeancountriesin2022Shareofrespondents30%0%10%20%40%50%60%FranceGermanyItaly44.9%44.9%54.4%UK42%Average46.5%37Description:Ina2023surveyofconsumersinFrance,Germany,Italy,andtheUnitedKingdom,onaverage46.5percentofconsumersacrossthefourcountriessaidthattheyhadpurchasedasustainablefashionitemin2022.Italy'stotalwasalmosteightpercenthigherthantheaverage.ReadmoreNote(s):France,Germany,Italy,UnitedKingdom;2023;5,000respondentsSource(s):DEFI;InstitutFrançaisdelaMode;PremièreVisionConsumers'intentionstoreduceclothingpurchasesforsustainabilityreasonsinselectedEuropeancountriesin2023ConsumersbuyinglessfashiontobesustainableinselectEuropeancountriesin2023ShareofconsumersItaly10%Germany15%GreatBritain20%France25%25%0%5%30%35%34%40%45%50%55%23%22%HavereducedpurchasesHaven'treducedandwon't30%48%40%24%34%16%16%Haven'treducedbutintendtosoonHaven'treducedbutbuymoresecond-hand26%11%13%22%17%38Description:Ina2023survey,overonethirdofFrenchconsumerssaidthattheyhadreducedtheirclothingpurchasesforsustainabilityreasons.Thiswasalargersharethanintheothersurveyedcountries,GreatBritain,Germany,andItaly.Incontrast,almosthalfofGermanrespondentssaidthattheyhadnointentionofreducingtheirclothingconsumption.ReadmoreNote(s):France,Germany,Italy,UnitedKingdom(GreatBritain);March2023;8,924respondents;18yearsandolder;NationallyrepresentativesampleSource(s):YouGovCHAPTER

06GovernmentpolicyandeconomicimpactValueofgreen,socialandsustainability(GSS)bondsissuedinGermanyasof2022,bytype(inbillionU.S.dollars)ValueofGSSdebtissuedinGermany2022,bytype300261.01250217.492001501005028.6114.90GreenSustainabilitySocialTotalGSS40Description:AsofDecember31,2022,Germanyissuedgreen,sustainable,andsocial(GSS)debtworthatotalofapproximately261billionU.S.dollars,outofwhich217.5billionU.S.dollarswerefromgreenbondsissuance.

ReadmoreNote(s):Germany;AsofDecember31,2022Source(s):ClimateBondsInitiativeInyouropinion,towhatextentshouldtheenvironmentandclimateprotectionbeconsideredinthefollowingareas?Governmentpolicywhereeff