New GlobeScan research across 15 markets tracked since 2012 shows that 86 percent of people now agree that today’s social, environmental, and economic challenges represent a bigger crisis than humanity has ever faced before, up from 75 percent in 2012. Disagreement has almost halved over the same period, pointing to a public that increasingly sees the current moment as unprecedented.
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Explore how sustainability professionals across Canada, Mexico, and the USA are navigating uncertainty, strengthening business integration, and turning ambition into action.
In this episode, David, Chris, and Mark reflect on relevant and timely takeaways from recent episodes and what they tell us about the evolving sustainability agenda.
New GlobeScan data show that four in five Corporate Affairs practitioners anticipate societal expectations for purposeful organizational leadership to increase over the next three years, despite a more challenging environment for discussing purpose and sustainability.
Join GlobeScan and the Corporate Affairs Academy at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, on September 30, 2026, for a timely discussion on how Corporate Affairs is evolving in response to a rapidly changing world.
In this episode, Chris and Mark speak with Marcelo Behar, COP30 Special Envoy for Bioeconomy.
Explore GlobeScan-facilitated events at Climate Week New York City 2026, where business leaders will discuss new research on consumer attitudes, behaviors, and the future of the sustainability agenda.
In this episode, David and Chris speak with Dr. Guo Peiyuan, the Chairman of SynTao Green Finance, and one of the leading experts on sustainability in China.
New GlobeScan and BSR research explores how sustainability professionals perceive sustainability to be viewed within their organizations. Survey respondents believe sustainability teams see sustainability as a driver of long-term business strategy and innovation, while senior leadership is more likely to view it through a risk management and compliance lens.
In this episode, David and Chris speak with two of the world’s leading experts on corporate sustainability, Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, and Tensie Whelan, Distinguished Professor of Practice Emerita, the Center for Sustainable Business at NYU’s Stern School.
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WWF Japan commissioned GlobeScan to evaluate a campaign to reduce demand for high-risk exotic pets in Japan, highlighting lessons for behavior change campaigns.
New BSR and GlobeScan research shows sustainability professionals expect Asia-Pacific, the European Union, and China to play increasingly influential roles in shaping the sustainability agenda over the next three years, while the United States is expected to have less influence. The findings point to a more geographically distributed future for sustainability.
How can Corporate Affairs remain fit for the future? Explore global insights on emerging risks, stakeholder expectations, AI, governance, and reputation from senior Corporate Affairs practitioners worldwide.
Explore findings from the Oxford-GlobeScan Global Corporate Affairs 2026 Survey, revealing how practitioners are navigating geopolitical uncertainty, AI-driven risks, and growing expectations to build trust and deliver business value.
New GlobeScan and BSR research shows that 71% of sustainability leaders expect at least one corporate sustainability commitment to be scaled back, as companies make hard choices and prioritize a narrower set of sustainability goals.
In this episode, Chris talks to Elizabeth Dove, Amanda Gardiner, and Mauricio Bonilla from the UN Global Compact networks in Canada, the USA, and Mexico.
Consumers care about climate and nature but often struggle to act. This GlobeScan and Forest Stewardship Council report highlights practical ways organizations can support more sustainable purchasing decisions.
The America’s Grasslands Coalition and GlobeScan hosted a webinar exploring how Americans perceive, value, and connect with grasslands, and what drives support for their conservation.
Corporate sustainability priorities have changed dramatically since 2016. New GlobeScan research shows regulatory requirements now surpass reputation as the leading driver of sustainability action, reflecting growing compliance pressures and stakeholder expectations.
New GlobeScan research compares soccer fans in the USA, Canada, and Mexico across key sustainable behaviors, revealing distinct strengths in avoiding packaging, recycling, and reducing single-use plastics.
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GlobeScan and WWF recently hosted a webinar exploring how collective action can better address shared water challenges at the catchment level.
In this episode, David and Mark speak with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a Vancouver-based psychologist, MBA, workplace mental health expert, and author of The Resilience Plan.
New research on how to scale collective action on water, exploring key barriers, credibility factors, and the shifts needed for meaningful impact.
Insights from 124 global sustainability leaders reveal a shift from ambition to implementation, with growing pressure from regulation and resource constraints.