Jonathan Seabrook is the Group Head of Corporate Affairs at Syngenta. Jonathan has more than 12 years’ experience with Syngenta and was appointed Head of Corporate Affairs in May 2007. In this role he leads a global team which has responsibility for communicating the company’s contribution to society and for managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including governments and non-governmental organizations, investors, the media and employees. GlobeScan co-CEO Christophe Guibeleguiet recently interviewed Jonathan to gain insight on the value … “Recognizing Leaders: Jonathan Seabrook, Syngenta”
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Do Canadians value water? Are our attitudes and behaviours evolving? On Wednesday, March 25th we shared insights from the 8th annual RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study in a special webinar featuring Bob Sandford, Canadian water expert, Robert Haller, Executive Director of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, and Chris Coulter, co-CEO of GlobeScan. Follow the links below to learn about the findings from this quantitative survey of 2,000 Canadians, the most comprehensive of its kind in the world! Webinar Recording … “Webinar Recap: 2015 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study”
Claire Dixon is the Vice President of Global Communications at eBay Inc, based in Silicon Valley, California. Claire leads proactive and reactive communications strategy across a range of disciplines including media relations, external stakeholder engagement, digital and social media strategy, content, employee engagement and social innovation (CR). A native Londoner, prior to joining eBay, Claire held a variety of UK, European and Global roles for GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever. GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter recently interviewed Claire to gain insight on the … “Recognizing Leaders: Claire Dixon, eBay”
Sharp increase in percentage who say elections are not free and fair LONDON, 26 MARCH 2015 – On the eve of the general election campaign, dissatisfaction with the UK political system is at high levels. Over seven in ten UK citizens (73%) say that their country is not “governed by the will of the people,” according to a new GlobeScan survey of 1,000 British adults. This sense of alienation is a lasting trend in the minds of Britons as similar … “New Poll Shows UK Voters Disillusioned With Political System”
It’s not shocking that research by National Geographic and GlobeScan shows that consumers care deeply about the food they eat and about how it is produced. More troubling is that most feel alienated from the food system. Just one in four consumers globally feel empowered to influence the way that food is produced, while only four in 10 say they have some influence as consumers over what food is available to them when shopping, according to GlobeScan and National Geographic’s latest … “Quantifying Global Interest in a Sustainable Food System”
But three-quarters of Canadians do not believe they live in an area prone to drought or flood TORONTO, 18 May 2016 – Across the globe, awareness of the devastating impacts of climate change on our environment has never been higher. Canadians’ recognition of this issue was confirmed in a study released today by RBC, revealing that 21 per cent of respondents rank climate change as the number one among threats to Canada’s fresh water supply. This is up significantly from 2010 … “Canadian Water Attitudes Study: Climate Change Ranked The Top Threat To Our Fresh Water”
While the majority of Canadians are confident in the overall quality of their drinking water, RBC survey reveals many fundamentally undervalue it TORONTO, 18 March 2015 – As seasons begin to shift, we are reminded of how drinking a glass of water to cool off on a hot summer day or hydrating with tap water before heading off on a hike can quench our thirst and replenish our bodies. The quality of that water is second only to hospitals in … “Glass Half Full Or Half Empty: Canadians Confident In Their Tap Water, But Do They Care?”
I’ve had the pleasure of being part of a number of Stakeholder Collaboration Forums at GlobeScan. And as I get ready to take part in my seventh – the HP Living Progress Exchange on March 17 and 18 – I thought it was a good time to reflect on why these types of forums are so compelling. What is a Collaboration Forum? For the uninitiated, the stakeholder collaboration forums that GlobeScan has developed with a number of leading companies, are, … “We Are All In This Together: The Success of Stakeholder Collaboration Forums”
The rise of social media has been quick, powerful and unprecedented. It has torn through the fabric of our global society and continues to redefine the way we understand the world, with its magnetism holding our minds hostage in a seemingly perpetual desire for more. What makes social media such an irresistible force? The answer lies in our inherent need to connect and conform to those around us. For the first time in human history, we have gained the ability … “How to Make the Most of a VUCA World”
Chris Librie is a Senior Director for Living Progress Strategy and Communications at HP. James Morris, the Director of GlobeScan’s San Francisco Office, recently interviewed Chris about the global online HP Living Progress Exchange (LPX) that GlobeScan has been working on with HP. The next online LPX is taking place on March 17 and 18 (people can join on either date depending on their preferred time zone), so it is a great time for us to reflect back on the … “Collaborating for Progress: An Interview with HP’s Chris Librie Ahead of the Second ‘Living Progress Exchange’”
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Do Canadians value water? Are our attitudes and behaviours evolving? We will share insights from the 8th annual RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study in a special webinar featuring Bob Sandford, Canadian water expert, Robert Haller, Executive Director of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, and Chris Coulter, co-CEO of GlobeScan. Join us to hear about the findings from this quantitative survey of 2,000 Canadians, the most comprehensive of its kind in the world! Webinar Title: 2015 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes … “Upcoming Webinar: 2015 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study”
Debate at the recent Mining Indaba Sustainable Development Day in Cape Town, South Africa was a continuation of the discussion from the 2014 forum. The key takeaway from 2014 was that there is an onus on business to engage with affected communities in order to progress the development agenda. This year, Her Excellency, Graça Machel, President of the Foundation for Community Development shared her vision for the world, and Africa in particular, in a very engaging conversation with Dr. Anthony … “How NGOs Can Build “Trust Bridges” Between Stakeholders in Africa”
Collaboration is vital for making significant progress on some of the world’s biggest challenges. In the next few years, multinational companies will be the key drivers of broad-scale collaborations to advance the sustainable development agenda, according to sustainability experts polled in the forthcoming GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey “Collaborating for a Sustainable Future 2015.” Experts are more likely to say that corporations will play a very large role over the next five years in collaborations that advance the sustainable development agenda than NGOs, multilateral … “How Unilever, Facebook, HP and Others Lead Through Collaboration”
Following on from our first and second blogs on young people’s expectations of business and their views on the future for Fairtrade, we take a look at teenagers who are willing to take action to spread the word and get involved in good causes. The infographic below highlights some of the findings from our recent study with UK teenagers (aged 13-20 years old) focused on the role of companies in society. Known as “Generation Fairtrade” – because they have grown up with … “Generation Fairtrade: Taking Action”
On Wednesday, February 11th we hosted a webcast titled: Risk & Reputation: Trends From Digital Analytics & Primary Research: A Data-Rich Conversation with GlobeScan and Polecat. Presenters Chris Coulter and Christophe Guibeleguiet, co-CEOs of GlobeScan, and Yasmin Crowther, Head of Strategic Research and Bronwyn Kunhardt, Managing Director at Polecat, took participants through a lively and evidence-rich discussion on corporate risk and reputation. Drawing on GlobeScan’s primary research (GlobeScan Radar) and Polecat’s digital analytics (MeaningMine), the webinar explored key trends in risk, issues and … “Webinar Recap: Risk & Reputation – Trends From Digital Analytics & Primary Research”
The HP Living Progress Exchange (LPX) is an online discussion that brings together leading experts and thinkers to share perspectives and develop new ideas to help make sustainable progress in three key areas: human progress, economic progress and environmental progress. On September 9, 2014, hundreds of experts from around the world joined HP and GlobeScan in the first online LPX to explore challenges and ideas in these three key areas of sustainability. The discussion was rich and enlightening, with some … “Engaging Experts on Human, Economic and Environmental Progress: The HP Living Progress Exchange”
Executive summary of the HP Living Progress Exchange, a global online stakeholder dialogue hosted by GlobeScan.
What is the Impact of a Chief Sustainability Officer In our first 2015 edition of Proof Points, we take a look at the impact that a chief sustainability officer can have on corporate sustainability. Successful men and women in business know that gaining internal buy-in for a program is crucial in any organization, but what if there is no one to champion sustainability as a critical component of business strategy? The CSO is the ambassador with the vision, whose presence in … “What Do Businesses Think Of Their CSOs?”
Bob Langert is the Vice President of CSR and Sustainability at McDonald’s. Bob leads on global sustainability efforts and works with McDonald’s system to grow their business by making a positive difference in society. McDonald’s has Five Sustainability Pillars: Food, Sourcing, Community, People and Planet. He and his team collaborate with internal leadership to integrate sustainability in day-to-day operations and decision-making. Bob’s team is responsible for ongoing sustainability reporting and works with a variety of external stakeholders. GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter … “Recognizing Leaders: Bob Langert, McDonald’s”
LONDON, 21 January 2015 – Mid-sized companies in Asia are highly confident in their ability to grow, and alongside domestic expansion are increasingly looking to international markets to build further momentum, finds a new independent GlobeScan study commissioned by Standard Chartered. The survey of 300 CEOs and CFOs of companies with an annual turnover of between USD30-USD100 million across four of Standard Chartered’s Asian markets – China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia – points to considerable optimism, despite slowing economies across … “Asia’s Mid-Sized Companies: Confident, Dynamic and Growing”
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On Thursday, January 15, GlobeScan’s co-CEO, Chris Coulter, moderated a lively discussion with a number of GlobeScan colleagues who presented our most insightful findings from 2014 to help us prepare for 2015. Femke de Man, Caroline Holme, James Morris, and Eric Whan drew on our greatest insights from our ongoing public and stakeholder trends, as well as our custom work to help us understand challenges and opportunities for leadership in 2015, including how to rebuild trust, how to engage and mobilize consumers and stakeholders … “GlobeScan Webinar Recap: Viewpoints for Business in 2015 – Progress and Purpose”
As we did at the beginning of last year, we share our forecasts for key trends in 2015, examine the challenges that these present for business, and anticipate how organizations are likely to respond. This year, we asked four of our Directors – Femke de Man, Caroline Holme, James Morris and Eric Whan – to focus on a single trend they foresee manifesting in 2015. These themes were examined more fully in our January 15 webinar. Reputation: The Inner Game … “Trends on our Radar for 2015”
Germany and Spain amongst countries with most significant increases LONDON, 8 JAN 2015 – Germany and Spain have made the most dramatic increases in perceived seriousness of poverty and homelessness according to a GlobeScan poll of 24,000 citizens across 24 countries. This global poll shows the abiding strength of people’s concerns about poverty and their perceptions of economic unfairness. Poverty and homelessness continue as top-tier concerns with majorities in 15 of the 24 countries polled seeing these as a … “Increases in Perceived Seriousness of Poverty and Homelessness: Global Poll”
Please join Chris Coulter and Christophe Guibeleguiet from GlobeScan, and Bronwyn Kunhardt and Yasmin Crowther from Polecat for a lively and evidence-rich discussion on corporate risk and reputation. Drawing on GlobeScan’s primary research and Polecat’s digital analytics, we will explore key trends in risk, issues and leadership across different sectors, companies and global markets. Particular attention will be paid to the oil, pharma and finance sectors. The webinar will also demonstrate how primary and digital research complement each other in … “Upcoming Webinar: Risk & Reputation – Trends From Digital Analytics & Primary Research”