National Geographic Explores the World of Green Consumers: Read More on the Canadian Results (PDF) Toronto, Canada – 25 September 2012 – A new global analysis released today by the National Geographic Society finds that Canadian consumers rank 16th out of 17 countries surveyed in sustainable behavior. Canadian consumers are less likely than most to feel “guilty about the impact” they have on the environment (24% feel guilty), yet they are near the top in believing their individual choices could … “Canadian Consumers Among the Least Green and Least Guilty About Their Environmental Impact”
Download the Full Report 11 September 2012 – Over the last decade there has been extraordinary growth in the number of ratings, rankings and awards that seek to measure corporate sustainability performance. Just this week, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), Newsweek Green Rankings and others will announce how corporations have performed in their 2012 rankings of the world’s most sustainable companies. With the growing number of ratings, companies struggle to keep track and every year invest more time and effort into responding … “Experts Using Sustainability Ratings for Information, Not Action”
This article originally appeared on GreenBiz.com Sept 6, 2012, as part of our Proof Points blog series 10 September 2012 – With economic difficulties looming ever larger around the world, pessimism has now taken hold among consumers in a growing number of countries, infecting even those that have so far been doing well — like emerging economies in Asia and Latin America. But for many, Africa now constitutes a bright spot. Rapidly-growing countries such as Nigeria and Ghana contribute to the cautiously … “Africa, Optimism and What it Means for Companies”
27 August 2012 – A national survey has found that millions of Indians are observing changes in their local rainfall, temperatures, and weather, report more frequent droughts and floods, and a more unpredictable monsoon. A majority of respondents said their own household’s drinking water and food supply, health, and income are vulnerable to a severe drought or flood and that it would take them months to years to recover. Only 7 percent of respondents said they know “a lot” about global … “New Study: Indians are Worried About Global Warming and Support National Action”
The EU’s Reputation Tarnished by the Debt Crisis GlobeScan research analyst, Lionel Bellier writes in Les Echos to give his impressions on the deterioration of the EU’s reputation among the global public following the debt crisis in the Eurozone. “Procrastination, lack of leadership, prolonged decisions… For nearly two years, through their mismanagement of the sovereign debt crisis, the leaders of European institutions, including the governments of Member States, provided the stick to be beaten with. They thus continuously, and almost unconsciously, undermined the … “EU’s Reputation Tarnished by the Debt Crisis”
GlobeScan’s Director of CSR and Sustainability, Eric Whan was interviewed by CBC News anchor Andrew Nichols to discuss how Canada faired in the 2012 National Geographic / GlobeScan Greendex: a worldwide tracking survey of consumer choice and the environment. For more information on the Greendex, please visit: www.nationalgeographic.com/greendex This interview originally aired live on CBC News, Friday, July 13, 2012 at 2:30 PM To view on CBC.ca, click here.
Washington, DC – 13 July 2012 – A new global analysis released today by the National Geographic Society finds that U.S. consumers rank last of 17 countries surveyed in sustainable behavior, with a score of 44.7 on the 2012 Greendex. U.S. consumers are among the least likely to feel “guilty about the impact” they have on the environment (21%), yet they are near the top in believing their individual choices could make a difference (47%). The National Geographic Society’s complete 2012 … “Worldwide, Consumers Who Feel Most Guilty About Their Environmental Impact Are Least to Blame”
What companies do people see as socially and environmentally responsible? Why do some make the cut, and others don’t? For whatever reason, efforts of businesses around the world to project a responsible message are failing to connect with the global public. Sam Mountford, Director of Global Insights at GlobeScan, writes in our latest Proof Points blog for GreenBiz.com about recent Radar Research Program findings that show there are certain factors that the public recognizes more than others – and that the … “Tell Me A Story: The Power of Narrative in Corporate Leadership”
Download the Press Release (PDF) 5 July 2012 – As the debate over top earners’ pay continues, public dissatisfaction with income inequality remains high, according to new GlobeScan data from a 23-nation study released today, with fewer than half in most countries polled believing most rich people in their country deserve their wealth. GlobeScan polled more than 12,000 adults across 23 countries about their attitudes towards economic inequality as part of the annual GlobeScan Radar global public opinion study on business … “Public Remains Concerned Over Wealth Inequalities: Global Poll”
GlobeScan President, Chris Coulter writes in Triple Pundit to provide his impressions on how Rio+20 stacked up to expectations. While the formal governmental declaration issued last Friday is as at least as disappointing as predicted, Coulter argues Rio featured enough examples of commitments and leadership from business and civil society to enable us to visualize how a transition to sustainability can happen even if governments refuse to lead the way. Read the full article on Triple Pundit.