Based on feedback from companies the following seven advantages have become evident:

  1. The process of creating a Balance Sheet motivates workers and business leaders to actively participate in the transformation of the economic system.
  2. The Common Good Balance Sheet is a high quality management tool giving a 360-degree view, which shows in which areas the company can operate more ethically.
  3. It is a platform for like-minded people where companies support each other in all aspects from industry know how to human resources to finances.
  4. The companies are more attractive for potential employees and for existing staff.
  5. Conscious consumers prefer ECG companies.
  6. Local governments can provide subsidies to ECG companies.
  7. Companies that draw up a Common Good Balance Sheet, before it is required by law, will have the “first mover advantage”.