A report on Media and Entertainment sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
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A report on IT sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Food & Beverage sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Chemical sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Beer sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Banking/Finance sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Automotive sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
In recent years there has been a growing concern amongst research buyers regarding the usefulness and reliability of opinion polls, in general, and the predictive adequacy of attitudinal metrics, in particular. With the growing use of big data, many clients are questioning the ability of stated attitudes or ratings of corporate reputation to shape stakeholders’ behaviour. Many are expecting research to predict specific behaviours, similar to the way that seismologists predict earthquakes or meteorologists the weather. Many clients ask us … “Stated Attitudes in Brand and Reputation Modelling. Shifting Paradigms?”
On January 13, Chris Coulter (CEO, GlobeScan), Wander Meijer (Asia Pacific Director, GlobeScan), Jeanne Ng (Director Group Sustainability at CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.), and Johnny Kwan (Founder and Chairman, Bee Associates, ex-BASF SVP) hosted a webinar exploring GlobeScan’s latest global public opinion and stakeholder research on issues affecting business and organizations in Asia Pacific. We were thrilled to have Jeanne Ng and Johnny Kwan join the webinar. Dr. Ng is a respected and experienced sustainability professionals working in Hong Kong for … “Webinar Recap: Trust, Expectations and Leadership in 2016: Societal and Stakeholder Trends in Asia Pacific”
In his book Swimming with Sharks, Joris Luyendijk describes the banking sector as ‘a plane without a pilot’ and with no moral compass. His conclusion however is that the problems which created the financial crisis are not personal, but systemic and if we want a stronger system, we must change the incentives rather than wish for nicer guys. With billions now becoming available for sustainable investments, bankers’ incentives are getting aligned with a greener, more sustainable world. Following this green money, the financial … “Greed is Green”
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On January 13, from 11am-12pm Hong Kong time (10pm-11pm EST), please join Chris Coulter (CEO, GlobeScan), Wander Meijer (Asia Pacific Director, GlobeScan), Jeanne Ng (Director Group Sustainability at CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.), and Johnny Kwan (Founder and Chairman, Bee Associates, ex-BASF SVP)for a webinar exploring GlobeScan’s latest global public opinion and stakeholder research on issues affecting business and organizations in Asia Pacific. We will share our latest tracking of trust in institutions, expectations for responsible business, environmental developments, reputation of … “Upcoming Webinar: Trust, Expectations and Leadership in 2016: Societal and Stakeholder Trends in Asia Pacific”
The fashion industry has an incredibly complex and global supply chain. It is one of the largest polluters in the world, from manufacturing to the waste created at the end-of-life stage of old clothes and shoes in landfills. In an era of fast fashion it might seem like consumers don’t know or don’t want to know how their clothes are made, and often there is not a lot of information available at retail. I recently had the opportunity to speak … “Sustainable Fashion Drives Radical Transparency”
Over December 9 and 10, 2015, GlobeScan will be hosting the third Living Progress Exchange (LPX). This online, text-based dialogue is sponsored by the new Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and builds upon the success of two previous LPX discussions and other online collaborations forums conducted by GlobeScan. This upcoming dialogue comes at an important time for sustainable development. The recent launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ongoing COP21 conference have brought such interrelated sustainable development changes facing the … “We Are Still All In This Together: Accelerating Progress Through Dialogue”
26 November 2015 – Global public concern about climate change has declined over the past six years, especially in industrialized countries, and support for national governments leading on ambitious climate targets at next month’s Paris Climate Conference is down from levels measured prior to the 2009 Copenhagen Summit. Less than half (48%) of citizens living in industrialized countries (OECD members) now rate climate as a “very serious” problem, down from 63 per cent in 2009. Interestingly, a higher percentage of citizens … “Wealthy Countries Less Concerned about Climate Change: Global Poll”
The IDB External Feedback System 2012-2014 Report, conducted and prepared by GlobeScan
How can a company like IKEA live up to stakeholders’ expectations and have a positive impact on people and the planet? What should the role of companies be in meeting the many challenges we face in society today? On a November 20th webinar, Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA Group and Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan discussed shifting expectations of stakeholders toward companies to be a force for good and explored IKEA’s People and Planet Positive sustainability strategy – one of the strongest drivers … “Webinar Recap: Living up to Stakeholder Expectations: How Can IKEA Have a Positive Impact on Society?”
Heinrich Jessen is Chairman of Jebsen & Jessen, a diversified industrial group in Asia, with roots in the colonial trading companies of the 19th century. He started his career as a tropical biologist before joining the family business in 1995, of which he became Chairman of the executive board in 2010. Heinrich serves as council member in the Singapore National Employers Federation, Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, MIT Press’ Journal of Industrial Ecology and the United World College South … “Recognizing Leaders: Heinrich Jessen, Jebsen & Jessen”
On November 12, 2015 we hosted a webinar to discuss results from the latest edition of the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey (GSS), which focused on climate change and COP21. The lively discussion featured Mark Lee (Executive Director, SustainAbility), Chris Coulter (co-CEO, GlobeScan), Ben Ferrari (Director of Partnerships, The Climate Group) and Ann Condon (Director of Resource and Environmental Strategies, GE Global Operations.) GSS is one the longest-running expert surveys on sustainability-related topics of its kind. In our latest report, produced and presented in partnership with The … “Webinar Recap: Looking Ahead to COP21: Findings from the 2015 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey on Climate Change”
Full report from The 2015 Climate Survey: A GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey
Technology and consumer companies dominate the global ranking of corporate leaders; renewable energy and technological innovation seen as key drivers of leadership on climate change LONDON, 12 November 2015 – Experts predict that business will be key to the success of climate change action post-COP21 Summit in Paris next month, according to the findings from a new study exploring leadership on climate change. Whilst a significant majority (92%) of experts are confident that the UN conference on Climate Change will result … “Experts Confident that COP21 Will Lead to an International Agreement, Predict that Business Will Be Key to Its Implementation Post-2015”
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LONDON, 10 November 2015 – Doug Miller, president of the GlobeScan Foundation, today launched his new book “Can the World be Wrong?” which lays out a compelling case for looking to long-term trends in global public opinion to help predict the future. It goes on to outline the future these trends suggest. The book’s launch event today in London included reactions and observations from John Elkington, Chairman of Volans, who wrote the book’s Foreword; pollster Robert Worcester, founder of MORI (now … “New Book Launched: “Can The World Be Wrong?” Where Global Public Opinion Says We’re Headed”
GlobeScan Chairman Doug Miller had the pleasure of discussing challenges and opportunities for business with Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, who has seen business from all sides during a distinguished career, serving as both Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and previously as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme under Kofi Annan. He has also served in the UK Cabinet as Minister of State at the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office under Gordon Brown, with a consulting career before and … “Recognizing Leaders: Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, SGO Corporation”
Move over Millennials. Meet the Aspirationals. In the Age of Uncertainty, how might we create brands of enduring value that are relevant to a new generation and resilient for a new world? BBMG and GlobeScan’s webinar from Thursday, October 29, highlighted findings and implications from our new global trends report “Five Human Aspirations and the Future of Brands.” Building on four years of global data from 22,000 consumers across 22 countries, learn how a new generation of Aspirational consumers is … “Webinar Recap: Five Human Aspirations & the Future of Brands”
Join our November 12 webinar to discuss the results from the latest edition of the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey (GSS), which focused on climate change and COP21. GSS is one the longest-running expert surveys on sustainability-related topics of its kind. In our latest report, produced and presented in partnership with The Climate Group, we analyze the viewpoints of over 600 global sustainability experts on a range of questions including: How confident are the experts that the COP21 meeting will result in a binding international … “Upcoming Webinar: Looking Ahead to COP21: Findings from the 2015 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey on Climate Change”