APPENDIX 2.

Questionnaire used to collect data from the participants of the engineering companies

The following questionnaire is divided into two parts:

Part 1 – Background: open questions.
Part 2 – General questions: multiple choice questions which must be evaluated with a
score from 1 to 5.

Background information
x Which is the name of the company?
x What is the size of your organization’s workforce (worldwide)?
x In what function do you currently work? (e.g. Marketing, sales, research and development,
sourcing, production, HR)
x What is your currently title?
x What is your gender?
x What is your age?

General questions

On scale 1-5, evaluate and rate the realization and implementation of the following claims and
issues in your company (1 – not realized or implemented / 5 – fully realized and implemented)

x We actively follow the development and changes in our customers need and requirements
related to sustainable development
x Sustainable development provides our company new and or additional business opportunities
x Our marketing and reporting emphasises and utilises sustainable development
x We utilise sustainability of our products in sales and marketing
x We design our products based on principles on sustainable development
x We consider sustainable development in our sourcing and procurement decisions
x Principles and requirements of sustainable development are considered and taken into
account in our production and operations
x We utilise recyclable packages and materials in our deliveries, purchases and procurement
x Sustainable development has an effect on our logistical decisions
x After sales is an important part of our business

On scale 1-5, how to important are the following sustainability-related issues to you your
company? (1 – not at all / 5 – very important)

x Business ethics and integrity

x Safe and healthy work environment
x Affordable quality health care
x Well-being of employees
x Clean water
x Corruption in all its form
x Worker job security
x Safe and reliable food sources
x Human rights abuses
x Affordable clean energy
x Assistance after natural disasters
x Poverty and homelessness
x Climate change
x Epidemics
x Diverse ecosystem
x Open immigration
x World population growth
x Right collective bargaining

On scale 1-5, to what extent does your company have practices in place to do the following? (1
– not at all / 5 – to a very great extent)

x Ensure the health and safety of employees

x Ensure accountability ethics at all levels
x Engage collaboratively with community and non-governmental groups
x Support employees in balancing work and life activities
x Encourage employee volunteerism
x Involve employees in decisions that affect them
x Provide employee training and development related to sustainability
x Highlight our commitment to sustainability in our brand
x Improve energy efficiency
x Work with suppliers to strengthen sustainability practices
x Get groups across your organization that are working on sustainability-related initiatives to
work more closely together
x Use sustainability-related criteria in recruiting and selection
x Establish indicators to determine if the organization is meeting the sustainability
goals
x Use sustainability-related criteria in promotion and career advancement
x Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
x Link sustainability-related criteria to compensation
x Ensuring our worker’s health and safety wherever we operate
x Increasing workforce productivity
x Improving our reputation/brand image with shareholders and the public
x Effectively addressing regulatory restrictions wherever we operate
x Enhancing innovation for competitive advantage
x Meeting expectations of investors and lenders
x Attracting and retaining diverse top talent
x Improving employee morale, engagement and commitment
x Addressing challenges of healthcare systems and reducing healthcare costs
x Providing products and services that are good for the world
x Enhancing current customer satisfaction and loyalty though sustainability initiatives
x Increasing security for our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate
x Attracting new customers and developing new markets though sustainability initiatives
x Improving relations with community stakeholders including non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) and community activists
x Enhancing operational efficiency through energy and waste reduction
x Reducing pollution and toxic chemical use and their effects on our employees,
customers and the communities in which we operate
x Securing needed energy resources (electricity and fuel)
x Finding solutions to the challenges of an aging workforce
x Ensuring an adequate supply of water for our employees, suppliers, customers,
and the communities in which we operate
x Encouraging suppliers to use management practices that enhance sustainability
x Ensuring proper employee treatment among suppliers
x Securing needed raw materials over the long term for our employees, suppliers,
customers, and the communities in which we operate
x Working with other firms to voluntarily create sustainable industry standards
x Reducing and/or managing the risks and impacts of climate change on our
employees customers, and the communities in which we operate
x Finding solutions to the challenges of immigration

On scale 1-5, to what extent does each of the following items drive key business decisions for
your company in 10 years? (1 – not at all / 5 – to a very great extent)

x Ensuring our worker’s health and safety wherever we operate

x Increasing workforce productivity
x Improving our reputation/brand image with shareholders and the public
x Effectively addressing regulatory restrictions wherever we operate
x Enhancing innovation for competitive advantage
x Meeting expectations of investors and lenders
x Attracting and retaining diverse top talent
x Improving employee morale, engagement and commitment
x Addressing challenges of healthcare systems and reducing healthcare costs
x Providing products and services that are good for the world
x Enhancing current customer satisfaction and loyalty though sustainability initiatives
x Increasing security for our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate
x Attracting new customers and developing new markets though sustainability initiatives
x Improving relations with community stakeholders including non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) and community activists
x Enhancing operational efficiency through energy and waste reduction
x Reducing pollution and toxic chemical use and their effects on our employees, customers and
the communities in which we operate
x Securing needed energy resources (electricity and fuel)
x Finding solutions to the challenges of an aging workforce
x Ensuring an adequate supply of water for our employees, suppliers, customers, and the
communities in which we operate
x Encouraging suppliers to use management practices that enhance sustainability
x Ensuring proper employee treatment among suppliers
x Securing needed raw materials over the long term for our employees, suppliers, customers,
and the communities in which we operate
x Working with other firms to voluntarily create sustainable industry standards
x Reducing and/or managing the risks and impacts of climate change on our employees
customers, and the communities in which we operate
x Finding solutions to the challenges of immigration

On scale 1-5, to what extent degree does each of the following issues hinder you from moving
toward sustainability? (1 – very little / 5 – very much)

x Lack of demand from consumers and customers

x Lack of demand from managers and employees
x Lack of awareness and understanding
x Lack of standardized metrics or performance benchmarks
x Lack of specific ideas on what to do and when to do it
x Lack of demand from shareholders and investors
x Lack of demand from suppliers
x Unclear or weak business case
x Lack of demand from the community
x Lack of support from senior leaders
x General risk aversion
x Fear of competitors taking advantage of us

On a scale from 1-5, rate your company on the following questions (1 – not at all / 5 – to a very
great extent):
x Do you believe that your organization is implementing a sustainable strategy?
x Do you supply and/or review information that is used to develop sustainability related metrics
for your company?
x Is your organization seeing measurable results from sustainability initiatives?