Performance by domain

In both 2004 and 2005, companies scored more on average for the three internal domains (strategic intent, governance, and performance management) than for the three external domains (public disclosure, assurance, and stakeholder engagement).

Improvements in scores in 2005 for the external domains can be largely attributed to greater transparency of reporting, greater use and quality of formal auditing of social and environmental performance, and the growing number of companies engaging with non-traditional stakeholder groups