Experts are losing faith in the ability of key actors like social movements and NGOs to drive progress on the sustainability agenda.
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This episode is a recording of the Sustainability at a Crossroads webinar that took place on July 15th with Mark and Chris, but also included John Elkington and Louise Kjellerup Roper from Volans and Clarissa Lins from Catavento.
Latest Oxford-GlobeScan Report Reveals Fears over Conflicts and Tariffs In every region except North America, geopolitical instability is seen as the biggest short-term threat to business for the fourth year running, according to the 2025 Oxford-GlobeScan Global Corporate Affairs Survey published today. Three-quarters of senior executives interviewed cite geopolitical risks as their greatest concern, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe and rising East-West tensions. The research found, 76% of corporate affairs practitioners ranked geopolitical risk as … “Geopolitical Risk and Macroeconomic Turmoil Top List of Global Corporate Concerns”
The Oxford-GlobeScan Global Corporate Affairs 2025 Survey Report provides the latest overview of opinions, trends, and challenges through the lens of Corporate Affairs professionals.
Join GlobeScan, the ERM Sustainability Institute, and Volans for a dynamic and forward-looking webinar on the future of sustainability in today’s volatile and fast-changing world.
Sustainability experts are increasingly likely to say there is backlash against the sustainability agenda, with sharp regional divides in perception.
Research from the ERM Sustainability Institute, GlobeScan, and Volans finds that sustainability experts believe the current approach to sustainability is not working. Ninety-three percent of experts say the sustainability agenda needs revision, while more than half of those surveyed (56 percent) call for a radical overhaul.
The Sustainability at a Crossroads 2025 Report created by the ERM Sustainability Institute, GlobeScan, and Volans examines the current state of the global sustainability agenda.
Sustainability professionals say it is time for a major recalibration of the sustainability agenda.
New GlobeScan research for Zalando reveals four unique Gen Z and Millennial consumer mindsets shaping more sustainable fashion behavior and why tailored engagement is key.
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This episode of All In – The Sustainable Business podcast finds Chris, David, and Mark in conversation with Suzanne Fallender, Vice President of Global Impact and Sustainability at Prologis.
New GlobeScan research for Zalando reveals that European consumers expect more sustainable fashion to be a shared responsibility across the entire fashion ecosystem rather than just individual or brand-level change.
New GlobeScan research for Zalando reveals that while most European consumers aspire to shop and wear fashion more sustainably, cost and lack of information are key barriers.
In this episode, Chris, David, and Mark speak with Stefan Crets, Executive Director of CSR Europe, about the role of stakeholder engagement in advancing the sustainability agenda and building business resilience.
Corporate Affairs Professionals in Africa and Latin America See Political Pressures Driving Increased ESG Commitment in Their Regions
Zalando’s new sustainability behaviour report outlines a collective roadmap to drive more sustainable consumer choices in the fashion industry.
Oxford-GlobeScan survey reveals that ESG resistance is rising in Europe and North America but not globally, signaling a need for regional strategies.
Despite being hailed as the most climate-conscious generation, Gen Z’s commitment to reducing their environmental impact is slipping.
Global research across 31 markets shows that Gen Z feels especially impacted by climate change.
In this episode, David, Mark, and Chris speak with Jessica Fries, Executive Chair of A4S, about A4S’s work on the integration of accounting, finance, and sustainability.
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GlobeScan research reveals that American consumers continue to show a strong demand for sustainable products.
Despite the heated political attacks on sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the American public stands firmly behind CEO leadership on these issues.
Despite recent political and economic upheaval, American views about climate change have remained remarkably consistent.
In this episode, Chris, David, and Mark discuss some fresh polling of U.S. consumers views on sustainability and shifts they see in the sustainable business agenda.