Companies looking for the most effective ways to contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should prioritize pursuing collaborations with partner organizations and developing new products and services, according to a global survey of experienced sustainability professionals. Applying the SDGs as a lens for setting corporate sustainability goals and analyzing risks are also seen as effective pathways to engage on the global goals, whereas philanthropic contributions are believed to be significantly less impactful. The 2016 Sustainability Leaders survey, produced by … “Industry Leadership on Sustainable Development in 3 Charts”
“There is one and only one social responsibility of business — to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game.” This quote from Milton Friedman in his New York Times Magazine article in 1970 hardly seems like something businesses can contemplate in the world of 2016. The world of 2016 is one where people have a pernicious lack of trust in business and other institutions … “The Purpose Journey Is Beginning”
On July 21 at 8am San Francisco / 11am New York / 4pm London, please join GlobeScan CEO Chris Coulter for a webinar exploring GlobeScan’s recent global public opinion survey of over 25,000 people across 25 countries. We will share our latest tracking of trust in institutions, expectations for responsible business, reputation of industry sectors and consumer views of corporate leadership and purpose. Findings will be drawn from GlobeScan Radar, our program of evidence and counsel that draws upon our unique … “Upcoming Webinar: Global Social Trends on Issues, Trust and Expectations for Business”
GlobeScan, SustainAbility and Sustainable Brands are delighted to invite you to a webinar on June 29 (for Europe, Americas and Africa time zones) and June 30 (for Asia and Oceania time zones) to discuss the results of the 2016 edition of the GSS Sustainability Leaders Report (press release | full report). The GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Report is the longest-running survey of its kind and has tracked expert opinions on sustainable development leadership for more than 20 years. In our latest survey, produced in partnership with Sustainable … “Upcoming Webinar: The 2016 GSS Sustainability Leaders Report”
RBC and GlobeScan have just released the results of the 2016 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study, our ninth annual poll that measures how Canadians value this precious resource. Among other things, the 2016 poll explores Canadian attitudes towards the protection and management of our fresh water supply, as well as the quality of municipal drinking water. Each year, we ask about a wide range of issues, so the poll is always full of interesting information that we just can’t fit into a media release. So, … “Upcoming Webinar: 2016 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study”
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?”
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”
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”