World Economic Forum - Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics

Voluntary ESG metrics for stakeholder-oriented value creation, aligned with SDGs.
Status: 150+ global companies reporting, 21 core and 34 expanded metrics[1][5][8].
Companies Reporting
150+
Multinational corporations, all sectors (2025)[5]
Metrics
21 + 34
21 core, 34 expanded metrics[1][5][8]
Pillars
4
Governance, Planet, People, Prosperity[1][5][8]
SDG Alignment
Yes
Mapped to UN Sustainable Development Goals[1][5]
Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics: Four Pillars
PillarKey FocusSample Metrics
Principles of GovernancePurpose, strategy, ethics, risk managementPurpose-led strategy, board composition, anti-corruption, risk oversight
PlanetEnvironmental responsibilityGHG emissions, water use, biodiversity, land use, TCFD-aligned climate risk[1][5][8]
PeopleDiversity, inclusion, human rights, laborWorkforce diversity, pay equality, health & safety, training hours[1][5][8]
ProsperityEconomic contribution, innovation, well-beingNet value generated, taxes paid, R&D investment, social value[1][5][8]
Metrics Structure and SDG Mapping
TypeDescriptionSDG Link
Core MetricsUniversally recognized, basic ESG indicators, easy to implementDirectly mapped to key SDGs[1][5][8]
Expanded MetricsAdvanced, more granular disclosures, long-term value focusComprehensive SDG coverage[1][5][8]
Stakeholder Metrics: Company Adoption by Region (2025, est.)
Number of companies reporting against Stakeholder Metrics by region (2025, est.)[5].
WEF Metrics: Integration and Influence
  • Alignment: Draws from GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, UNGC; interoperable with ISSB, EFRAG[1][5][8][9][10]
  • SDG mapping: Each metric linked to relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals[1][5][8]
  • Voluntary: Not regulatory, but adopted by >150 multinationals for mainstream reporting[5][8]
  • Comparability: Standardized metrics enable benchmarking across sectors and regions[1][5][8]
  • Onboarding ramp: Used as a preparatory step for ISSB and regulated disclosure[5][8]

About the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics

The World Economic Forum’s Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics provide a voluntary, standardized set of ESG indicators for companies to report on governance, planet, people, and prosperity[1][5][8]. Aligned with the SDGs and major reporting frameworks, the metrics are adopted by 150+ global companies as a pragmatic, comparable approach to stakeholder-oriented value creation and sustainability disclosure[5][8][9][10]. The Metrics are increasingly used as a bridge to ISSB and other global standards.

Note: All data reflects official WEF and industry updates as of May 2025.

World Economic Forum - Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics