Consumers want companies to have socially and environmentally responsible management and are prepared to pay higher prices for it. This is a finding of the new CR study conducted by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in collaboration with GfK Panel Services Germany. The study analyzes consumer attitudes toward CR and compares them with their actual buying behavior. The data shows that consumers with high CR expectations form a strong target group. It therefore makes sense for companies to integrate CR into their business model in a holistic way. If they get this right, companies can earn a lot of money with CR.  >>

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China presented its 'Business Confidence Survey 2009' in Guangzhou on July 21. The report was published earlier this month in partnership with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.  >>

Companies everywhere felt the impact of the global financial and economic crisis in 2008. Particularly hard-hit were companies in North America, Europe and Japan. On average, global forecasts are predicting recovery no earlier than mid-2010. Managers in the US and Asia are somewhat more optimistic: they are expecting an economic upswing already by the end of 2009. These are the findings of a study entitled "Restructuring International 2009" by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. The strategy consultancy surveyed the management boards and CEOs of about 400 international companies in twelve different industries.  >>

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China today launches its sixth annual European Chamber Business Confidence Survey, which is published in partnership with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Drawing on the responses of more than 300 European companies active in China, the 2009 Survey highlights a European business community that remains bullish on China in most sectors and primed to back up that confidence with continued investment in the local economy provided that Chinese government is committed to creating a more free, fair and competitive market.  >>

May 19, 2009, Beijing: China's automotive industry is bypassing further refinement of the combustion engine and is instead aiming to blaze the trail for electric and hybrid vehicle technology. To reach this goal, the government is counting on massive tax incentives and subsidies. The study entitled "Powertrain 2020 – China's ambition to become market leader in e-vehicles" describes the actions being taken by the Chinese government and outlines scenarios for the future e-mobility markets.  >>