An exploration of rural communities’ needs, hopes, and concerns about European forests.
Our Insights
Keep up to date with our latest news, webinars, and reports.
Keep up to date with our latest news, webinars, and reports.
Public opinion research by GlobeScan shows rising awareness of climate crisis, with majority worldwide seeking shift to green economy for a better future.
Global survey finds retail investors overwhelmingly support investment funds addressing climate change, nature protection, and economic inequality.
Sharing our latest trends, insights, and analysis to help you understand future dynamics and implications for companies, governments, and NGOs.
We surveyed C-suite leaders to identify four major gaps that stand in the way of making sustainability meaningful to corporate strategy.
Ahead of Davos 2024, GlobeScan’s research shows that the public across all regions is largely supportive of technology to help solve climate change
The third edition of our Grains of Truth report series with EAT, on global consumer research on healthy and sustainable food systems.
New Research with Consumers International: Global Consumer Archetypes to Foster Sustainable Living
This report highlights opportunities for companies to prioritize nature and biodiversity in their ESG programs and sustainability plans.
Passing more legislation or improving current laws that promote more sustainable markets is believed to be the most important action governments can take to advance the sustainability agenda.
GlobeScan is an independent, employee-owned insights consultancy whose mission is to help co-create a more sustainable and equitable future. We work with large companies, NGOs and multi-lateral organizations to help them better understand and respond to stakeholder expectations and societal issues.
The only way we can do this effectively is through the generous participation of our expert community in our research projects. In return, we will share exclusive reports, invite you to interesting webinars and make donations to One Tree Planted, a leading reforestation charity.
Are you interested in our work? To get involved join our expert community where your opinions will help shape the direction of some of the most influential organizations in the world.
Research into sustainable living, people & planet, conducted by GlobeScan for Ingka Group (IKEA’s largest retailer).
There is increasing global awareness of the SDGs, with awareness being much higher in the Global South than in the Global North.
New findings from the 2023 Healthy & Sustainable Living consumer research program show that we are rapidly approaching a climate tipping point where it is likely that half of the global population will feel they are greatly personally affected by climate change.
Almost seven in ten people globally say their government should support Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.
Exploring ways that companies and NGOs can best lead advocacy efforts to shape the global sustainability agenda and deliver impact.
Earlier this year, CSR Europe and GlobeScan, with the support of Solvay, ran their first Sustainability Leadership Salon event in a two-part series: a journey with CSR Europe Leadership Hubs’ member companies coming together with peers, civil society leaders, and policymakers to advance the Just Transition and create a Social Green Deal 2024–2029 for Europe. Download this summary document which lays out the outcome of this event, the key topics discussed, and the opportunities for business and policy leadership moving … “Report: The Role of Companies in Shaping a Social Green Deal 2024-2029”
About the 2023 Sustainability Leaders Survey Findings from the 2023 Sustainability Leaders Survey, by GlobeScan and The SustainAbility Institute by ERM, finds that sustainability leadership is increasingly measured by the integration of sustainability into business strategy. This year’s findings draw from more than 500 sustainability experts who once again came together from over 60 countries. At the mid-point of 2023, the global economy is still feeling the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine continues changing geopolitical … “2023 Sustainability Leaders | Report & Webinar”
The latest research from the Oxford-GlobeScan Global Corporate Affairs 2023 Survey Report finds that geopolitical risk and uncertainty are once again perceived to be the greatest short-term category of risk to global businesses, having risen to the number-one slot in last year’s survey as the continuing war in Ukraine and heightened East-West tensions embed these threats. Climate change is the second most significant risk, specifically reflecting deep concerns over the impact of the environment, but with growing political resistance in … “Oxford-GlobeScan Global Corporate Affairs Survey 2023 | Report”
June 8, 2023: The latest research from GlobeScan and the SustainAbility Institute by ERM finds that sustainability leadership is increasingly being measured by the integration of sustainability into business strategy. For the first time, Patagonia has surpassed Unilever as the most recognized corporate leader in this space after transferring ownership of the company to a trust that seeks to address climate change and protect nature. As the largest and longest-running survey of its kind, The GlobeScan / SustainAbility Survey has … “Report: New Research Finds Sustainability Leadership is Increasingly Measured by the Integration of Sustainability Into Business Strategy”
And how brands can help break the disastrous cycle. The culture of unconscious consumption may finally be shifting. Conversations around sustainability have become mainstream, forcing retailers across categories to rethink their approaches to sustainability. The recent GlobeScan Healthy & Sustainable Living report finds there is strong interest in sustainable shopping, particularly among Gen Z consumers. When compared to baby boomers plus, Gen Z in the U.S. is significantly more interested in buying products secondhand (71% versus 34%), bringing their own … “Report: Inside Gen Z’s Conflicting Passions for Both Sustainability and Shopping”
We leverage the largest network of sustainability professionals in the world to produce resources that provide leaders with the inspiration, insight and counsel they need to fully embrace the opportunities and challenges of our world. See how we can support your work.
GlobeScan is a certified B Corporation, which means we meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability and aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
In our annual survey of global Corporate Affairs professionals, GlobeScan partners with Oxford University’s Saïd Business School to understand global trends, priorities, challenges, and best practices in the arena of Corporate Affairs. We recently hosted a webinar to discuss the key findings from our 2023 survey, featuring special guest panellists from Syngenta, AB InBev, and Vodacom South Africa. Highlights of the Annual Survey:
The 11th annual Letter to CEOs from Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of BlackRock, was published on 15th March 2023 in a departure from the January slot the Letter had been following for the past few years. One of the reasons for the delay of the Letter which usually sets the tone for investors is the fact that there are no separate Letters for CEOs and investors this year. At the outset, Fink sets the context that since shareholders, clients, employees, partners, … “Shifting the Narrative in a Polarized World: Analysis Report of Larry Fink’s 11th Annual Letter to CEOs”
Seven in Ten People Say Companies Should Advocate for Climate and the SDGs According to Global Poll People around the world expect companies to actively support social and environmental causes but are more divided on companies taking a stance on human rights issues, according to a global poll released at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2023. The research, published in our new report, reveals strong public support for companies taking a stand on climate change and sustainable development … “Radar Corporate Advocacy Report 2022”
Nature and biodiversity hold tremendous value and meaning for business, society, and personal well-being. Despite their importance, the state of nature and biodiversity around the world is in crisis and threatens to undermine economies, livelihoods, and health around the globe. GlobeScan’s Navigating the Nature Agenda shared research program was developed to understand the attitudes and expectations of stakeholders and consumers around the world for the role of business and other sectors in protecting and restoring nature and biodiversity. The learnings … “Navigating the Nature Agenda: Insights for Collective Action and Leadership | Report”