LONDON, 18 March 2016 – Early results from the MSC’s latest survey of more than 16,000 seafood consumers show that more than half (55%) doubt that the seafood they consume is what it says on the packet. Across the 21 countries surveyed, 65% of those purchasing seafood say they want to know that their fish can be traced back to a known and trusted source, with six in ten (63%) saying they look to ecolabels as a trusted source of … “New Research Reveals Levels of Consumer Trust in Seafood Labelling”
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”
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”
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”
New Global Study from BBMG and GlobeScan Details Five Marketplace Shifts Toward Authenticity, Wellbeing, Sustainability and Social Purpose NEW YORK, 6 October 2015 – Despite profound economic, political and social challenges around the world, a rising generation of Aspirational consumers is optimistic about the future and sees brands and free market capitalism as a force for positive change, finds a new global study by BBMG and GlobeScan. According to the report, “Five Human Aspirations and the Future of Brands,” Aspirationals are … “Despite Global Challenges, Aspirational Consumers See Brands, Capitalism as a Force for Positive Change”
New study from Standard Chartered reveals insights into emerging affluent consumers across Africa and Asia LONDON, 5 October 2015 – The emerging affluent across Asia and Africa are confident about their market’s growth prospects, expect their incomes to rise, have clear spending plans, and are highly confident in achieving their long-term wealth goal, finds a new GlobeScan study commissioned by Standard Chartered. The study of 7,000 emerging affluent consumers across seven of Standard Chartered’s markets – Hong Kong, China, India, Indonesia, … “The Emerging Affluent: Aspirational and Ambitious”
HONG KONG, 14 September 2015 – GlobeScan, an evidence-based strategy consultancy focused on stakeholder intelligence and engagement, announced today the appointment of Wander Meijer as Director GlobeScan Asia Pacific. Wander Meijer joins GlobeScan with more than 20 years’ experience in business and management in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, having spent the majority of his career at TNS. His most recent position was Chief Operating Officer at MRops, a global market research operations company specializing in complex stakeholder management research … “Globescan Appoints New Director To Expand Business In Asia Pacific”
Research Conducted in China, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and United States Elephant Populations Face Further Peril if Trends Continue WASHINGTON, 12 AUGUST 2015 — A new international analysis of consumer ivory demand released today by the National Geographic Society and GlobeScan presents empirical evidence that there is a substantial ivory market driven by ivory’s perceived suitability for gift giving and the social status ivory ownership conveys. This is despite the fact that support for government action to ban or limit the ivory … “Gift Giving, Social Status Drive Global Ivory Demand, New National Geographic/GlobeScan Study Finds”
Findings from a new study exploring corporate, NGO and governmental leadership in sustainable development 28 May 2015 Values are paramount to achieving sustainability leadership according to the findings of a new study exploring three different angles of perceived leadership in sustainable development across corporate, NGO and governmental organizations. Opinions of expert stakeholders from 82 countries show that integrated sustainability values including beliefs of executive leadership are a key measure of corporate reputation. However, an increasing number of experts maintain that … “Values Paramount to Achieving Sustainability Leadership”
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”