Perception studies play a similar role in IR work as materiality analyses in modern ESG work. Basically, the aim is to determine the perception of the company by relevant capital market participants in order to identify potential weaknesses before they become critical for the company. In the IR context, there may already be a need for action if investors are...

While the topic of "biodiversity" was a niche topic for a long time, it has recently moved noticeably into the focus of the capital markets. In an editorial published in the Börsen-Zeitung in October 2023, Wolf Brandes even called species protection a "megatrend" with reference to its increased relevance among investors. Biodiversity has also found its way into the EU...