The most challenging parts of the IR process, according to participants' indications and enterprise size
| Statements | Number of respondents (n = 96) |
|---|---|
| Gathering the data and information | 57 (59.4%) |
| Materiality assessment | 42 (43.8%) |
| Measurement of capitals | 23 (24.0%) |
| Managing in-house meetings about sustainability and IR with colleagues | 23 (24.0%) |
| Identification of relevant capitals | 22 (22.9%) |
| Business modelling | 20 (20.8%) |
| Stakeholder analysis | 12 (12.5%) |
| Cooperation and communication between the company's departments | 9 (9.4%) |
The structure of the sample (n = 270)
| Origins of participants (company size) | Number | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | ||
| SME | 115 (42.6%) | 100 | 15 |
| Large enterprise | 94 (34.8%) | 73 | 21 |
| Not disclosed | 61 (22.6%) | 41 | 20 |
| Total | 270 (100.0%) | 214 | 56 |
| Origins of participants (business activity) | Number | Gender | |
| Female | Male | ||
| Construction | 6 (2.2%) | 5 | 1 |
| Farming and food | 11 (4.1%) | 11 | 0 |
| Finance and insurance | 89 (33.0%) | 73 | 16 |
| Information and communications technology | 9 (3.3%) | 8 | 1 |
| Industrial production | 21 (7.8%) | 15 | 6 |
| Services | 36 (13.3%) | 30 | 6 |
| Trade & logistics | 14 (5.2%) | 10 | 4 |
| Other | 23 (8.5%) | 21 | 2 |
| Not disclosed | 61 (22.6%) | 41 | 20 |
| Total | 270 (100.0%) | 214 | 56 |