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Who we are
R.A.T.E. is a strategy consultancy based in Germany, supporting organisations around the world in managing how they are measured and perceived. We turn rankings, ratings, and external evaluations into tools for strategic positioning, using data-driven insights and proven frameworks to shape reputation and influence performance.
With over 20 years of international experience, our mission is to help organisations build trust through transparent, measurable, and well-managed communication. We make performance visible and reputation actionable.
What we do
ESG &
Corporate Responsibilty
We help organisations navigate complex sustainability regulations and identify where they can make a meaningful impact that also makes business sense. Through strategic materiality assessments, we align ESG priorities with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and value chain realities, ensuring relevance, credibility, and long-term compliance.
Communications
Performance Measurement
We make communication measurable. Through systematic analysis of media, messaging, and internal channels—combined with structured, actionable reporting—we help organisations understand what’s working, where to improve, and how communication contributes to strategic goals.
Meet our amazing team
At R.A.T.E., we bring together a diverse, international team of specialists who share a clear focus: helping organisations navigate complexity through data, strategy, and precise communication.
What unites us is a love of data and of making sense of it. We thrive on separating signal from noise, translating complexity into simple but credible options for decision-making. Whether working on rankings, sustainability, or corporate reputation, we bring analytical rigour, structured thinking, and a passion for clarity to every project.
We work closely with communication professionals across functions such as HR, Sustainability, IR, and beyond. From our base in Germany to client teams around the world, we combine the latest tools and technologies with a collaborative, hands-on approach. Our goal: to help you turn external expectations into strategic advantage efficiently, insightfully, and with purpose.
Steffen Rufenach
CEO
Hari K. Ramachandran
Senior Analyst
Nikolai Zernikow
Senior Analyst
Egor Zaitsev
Analyst
Chandana Reddy Bhavanam
Analyst
Career at R.A.T.E.
Excited to make an impact? At R.A.T.E., we seek passionate and talented individuals to join our diverse and international team. Explore opportunities to drive impactful change and advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join us in delivering excellence and shaping the future of corporate communications and sustainability.