Among those who work at large companies, employees who self-identify as ethnic/racial, religious, or LGBTQI+ minorities are much more likely to have felt excluded at work compared to the total population. This is an important signal for businesses to pay more attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of ongoing efforts to build productive, engaged, and successful workforces – especially during these challenging times (Great Resignation, generational demands for purposeful business, etc.). Source: GlobeScan Radar Report 2021 (survey of 30,000 … “Insight of the Week: Most Minority Employees Have Felt Left Out in the Workplace”
Racial justice is important to people around the world, and young people in particular – not only in the USA but globally – expect companies to take a strong position. Nearly three-quarters of people who are familiar with the Black Lives Matter movement (BLM) say companies and brands should at least “somewhat” support it. This proportion increases to 85 percent among Gen Z. Source: GlobeScan Radar Report 2021 (survey of 30,000 people in the general public in July 2021)
Black Lives Matter has captured the attention of people across the world. Awareness is highest in North America where the movement began, but there is also broad awareness in other regions, particularly Africa / Middle East and Europe. Over seven in ten people globally (72%) who are aware of Black Lives Matter support the movement. Source: GlobeScan Radar Report 2021 (survey of 30,000 people in the general public in July 2021)
In key markets, more people are avoiding single-use plastic than they were two years ago. This suggests consumers are paying more attention to plastic when shopping: single-use plastic in or on products has an impact on what people choose to buy. As consumer consciousness around plastic grows, companies will face more pressure to adopt plastic alternatives and circular solutions. Source: GlobeScan Healthy & Sustainable Living Study 2021 (survey of 30,000 people in the general public in July 2021)
Investments based on ESG considerations – environmental, social, and governance – have increased over the past two decades in G7 markets, where nearly four in ten retail investors now say they have bought or sold shares based on ESG, up 13 points from 2003. Interest in ESG is particularly strong in the US, where more than half of retail investors (51%) say they pay attention to ESG when making investment decisions. There are growing opportunities to engage the hundreds of … “Insight of the Week: ESG Increasingly Influential for Retail Investors”
Respondents around the world were asked if they self-identify as part of a minority group, including minority ethnic/racial group, religious minority, LGBTQI+, and “another minority group.” Minorities are both more motivated toward a sustainable lifestyle and are more likely to have made major sustainable lifestyle changes than non-minorities. Minority populations are also feeling the impacts of a range of issues, including climate change, more than non-minorities. This suggests that minority populations are feeling the impacts of environmental challenges and are also … “Insight of the Week: Minorities Are Highly Motivated toward Sustainable Living”
People who self-identify as part of a minority group (including minority ethnic/racial group, religious minority, LGBTQI+, and “another minority group”) are more likely to say they are “greatly affected” by climate change and air pollution than non-minority respondents. This highlights the social disparities in how climate change affects communities and makes a powerful case for climate justice. Source: GlobeScan Radar Report 2021 (survey of 30,000 people in the general public in July 2021)
Nearly three-quarters of people say governments should require large companies to work to make a better society, up sharply over the past decade. Public support for regulation is expected to remain strong, as people around the world report ongoing low trust in business and growing concerns about key environmental and social issues. Businesses should expect more rigorous governmental regulations on a range of ESG issues. Data source: GlobeScan Radar Report 2021 (survey of 30,000 people in the general public in … “Insight of the Week: Dramatic Increase in Public Support for Laws Requiring Large Companies to Work for a Better Society”
People under 30 are less likely than older people to claim environmentally friendly behaviors like bringing their own shopping bag, recycling waste, and avoiding single-use plastics. Conversely, younger consumers are more likely than those over 30 to volunteer in their local communities and shop second-hand. There is an opportunity for brands to connect and engage with a younger generation who are excited about sustainable living but need support to change their everyday behavior. Data source: GlobeScan Healthy & Sustainable Living Study 2021 … “Insight of the Week: Actions toward More Sustainable Behavior Vary by Age”
People around the world express a strong desire to live a more sustainable lifestyle, but a much smaller proportion say they have actually made these changes. This gap between aspiration and action is largest in emerging markets, particularly in Africa / Middle East and Latin America, where most people say they would like to do “a great deal” to live more sustainably. People are interested in living more sustainably but need help doing so. This is an opportunity for governments and companies to help shape … “Insight of the Week: There Is a Large Aspiration-Action Gap in Sustainable Living across All Regions of the World”