Initial findings from the 2017 Sustainability Leaders Survey by GlobeScan and SustainAbility in partnership with Sustainable Brands, unveiled today at the Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, MI.
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Brussels, Belgium, 22 May 2017 – Today more than three hundred representatives from business, government, and non-governmental organisations gathered in Brussels at the European Business Summit to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals and their value for Europe. CSR Europe’s conference at EBS focussed on the role that businesses can play in bringing about positive societal impact while at the same time generating shared value. At the conference, new research was presented, along with a call for greater collaboration inside companies, between companies … “CSR Europe Study Reveals Economic Potential of the Sustainable Development Goals for Europe and Imperatives to Meet the UN 2030 Agenda.”
CSR Europe, a leading European business network for Corporate Social Responsibility, and GlobeScan have partnered to deliver a survey among 160 European business leaders to explore the current state of play with companies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read the full report, press release, and explore the following infographic that highlights some of the key findings of our study. (click to enlarge)
A white paper by GlobeScan and Frost & Sullivan on behalf of CSR Europe.
Cranfield University came to GlobeScan with a mission – they wanted to understand what needs to be done to unlock opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurship, and they needed a way to crowdsource ideas on the topic from a vast range of stakeholders. Their goal was the final milestone concluding EU-InnovatE, an EU-funded research project investigating the innovative and entrepreneurial roles of individuals and organisations to shape a green economy. Together we embarked on the Sustainability Innovation Exchange. We coupled GlobeScan’s experience in … “Harnessing the Power of Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainability Innovation”
Survey Highlights from GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey On May 9th and 10th, along with our partners at SustainAbility, we hosted two webinars to discuss results of our assessment of experts’ views on progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We asked over 500 experienced corporate sustainability professionals in 74 countries to evaluate the progress that has been made on each SDG, to rank their relative urgency and also to share insights into the priorities within their own organizations. Corporate experts were also asked … “Evaluating SDG Progress: Webinar Recap”
Join us for a webinar, ahead of publication of the report and held at two times to accommodate our global audiences, on the results of our annual BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey. Since 2008, BSR has partnered with GlobeScan to survey the BSR membership on the ‘State of Sustainable Business,’ an annual study that looks at trends, successes, and challenges facing sustainability practitioners today. This year, it is more important than ever to learn how BSR members are driving sustainable business in today’s dynamic climate. Participants … “Upcoming Webinar: The State of Sustainable Business 2017 – Results from the BSR/GlobeScan Survey”
GlobeScan and SustainAbility are delighted to invite you to a webinar on June 28 at 11am New York / 4pm London to discuss the results of the 2017 Sustainability Leaders Survey. The Sustainability Leaders Survey, presented in partnership with Sustainable Brands, is the largest and longest-running survey of its kind and has tracked expert opinions on sustainable development leadership for 20 years. Join us for a lively and insightful discussion with 5 exceptional thought leaders who will share insights, discuss … “Upcoming Webinar: The 2017 Sustainability Leaders Survey”
Leia esta entrevista em português Since 2010, Denise Hills has led Sustainability and Inclusive Business at Itaú Unibanco, the largest private bank in Brazil, operating in 20 countries. Denise uses networking as one of her strategies – she is the Vice President of the Brazilian Global Compact Network, a member of the Executive Committee of the United Nations Environment Program’s Financial Initiative (UNEP-FI), both linked to the UN; Denise is also a member of the Sustainability Committee of FEBRABAN (Brazilian … “Recognizing Leaders: Denise Hills, Itaú Unibanco”
On April 11, RBC and GlobeScan hosted a webinar to explore the 2017 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study. For 10 years, RBC’s Canadian Water Attitudes Study has explored Canadian attitudes towards the protection and management of our fresh water supply. Each year, we ask about a wide range of water issues, and the question remains: do Canadians really value water? And how have our attitudes and behaviours evolved? The webinar featured a distinguished panel of guest speakers: Bob Sandford, EPCOR Chair, … “Webinar Recap: 2017 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study”
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GlobeScan and Cranfield University invite you to join our upcoming online text-based conversation on how policy can channel the innovative power of individuals towards more sustainable ways of living. Do you believe in the ‘power of many’ to solve the complex sustainability challenges we all face? Do you have an interest in how innovation can unlock sustainable lifestyles? If so, join us for the Sustainability Innovation Exchange, a virtual workshop led by Cranfield University and hosted by GlobeScan on 25th … “Upcoming Event: Cranfield University Sustainability Innovation Exchange”
GlobeScan and SustainAbility are delighted to invite you to a webinar to discuss the results of our assessment of experts’ views on progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We asked over 500 experienced corporate sustainability professionals in 74 countries to evaluate the progress that has been made on each SDG, to rank their relative urgency and also to share insights into the priorities within their own organizations. Corporate experts were also asked how their own companies are responding to the … “Upcoming Webinar: Evaluating SDG Progress: Highlights from a GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey”
During the US Presidential campaign, the then-candidate Donald Trump consistently touted his business credentials as an asset for how he would be successful as the nation’s Chief Executive. We have now experienced the Trump administration for over 60 days, and it is interesting to assess the manner in which he is governing compared to what we know to be the tenets of successful corporate leadership. Leaving aside any perceptions about the policy ideas expressed by the administration, it is curious … “Business Leadership in the White House: An Unscientific Assessment”
Ten years of RBC Canadian Water Attitudes data tells a story of contradictions TORONTO, 20 March 2017 – Today, as Canada Water Week kicks off across the country, RBC released its 10th annual Canadian Water Attitudes Study—an in-depth examination of how Canadians think, feel, and act in regard to our fresh water. The story that has emerged is both complex and enlightening. On one hand, it confirms how much Canadians value our water and how integral our lakes and rivers are … “Canadians Remain Conflicted About Our Most Precious Natural Resource: Fresh Water”
Findings from the latest GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey.
16 March 2017 – Sustainability practitioners see little progress made to date towards each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or Global Goals) – as well as poor progress on sustainable development overall, according to the findings of the just-released report Evaluating Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals by GlobeScan and SustainAbility. While sustainability experts agree that society’s progress on all of the SDGs has been meagre, the specific goals of Reduced Inequalities, Life Below Water, Life on Land, … “New Survey of Experts Finds Slow Start Towards Sustainable Development Goals”
On March 15 we jointly hosted a webinar with Sustainable Brands and PepsiCo titled “Purposefully on Purpose: How Purpose Can Build More Societal Trust in Business.” Moderated by GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter, and joined by GlobeScan Director James Morris and Sustainable Brands CEO KoAnn Skrzyniarz, Jon Banner, Executive Vice President, PepsiCo, provided his perspective on PepsiCo’s Performance with Purpose journey over the past decade including how to deliver and scale positive social outcomes through a company’s business strategy. Jon leads PepsiCo’s global … “Webinar Recap: Jon Banner on PepsiCo’s Performance with Purpose Journey”
On March 15 we jointly hosted a webinar with Sustainable Brands and PepsiCo titled “Purposefully on Purpose: How Purpose Can Build More Societal Trust in Business.” Moderated by GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter and joined by Sustainable Brands CEO KoAnn Skrzyniarz and PepsiCo EVP Jon Banner, GlobeScan Director James Morris recapped findings of GlobeScan’s “Public on Purpose” survey by reflecting on insights on the increasingly important role of purpose in today’s business environment, and how companies are discovering the broad benefits of clearly understanding and articulating … “Webinar Recap: James Morris on GlobeScan’s “Public on Purpose” Survey”
On March 15 we jointly hosted a webinar with Sustainable Brands and PepsiCo titled “Purposefully on Purpose: How Purpose Can Build More Societal Trust in Business.” The degree to which brands are embracing Purpose is growing and revolutionizing what a company can and should stand for. Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan, moderated a discussion with three remarkable thought leaders: James Morris, Director, GlobeScan: James presented key insights from a global consumer study on understanding, expectations and opportunities for Purpose. Watch James’ … “Webinar Recap: Purposefully on Purpose: How Purpose Can Build More Societal Trust in Business”
On March 15 we jointly hosted a webinar with Sustainable Brands and PepsiCo titled “Purposefully on Purpose: How Purpose Can Build More Societal Trust in Business.” Moderated by GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter, and joined by GlobeScan Director James Morris and PepsiCo EVP Jon Banner, Sustainable Brands CEO KoAnn Skrzyniarz reflected on the suite of SB 2016 conferences which focused on the theme of “Activating Purpose”. Uniquely placed to provide insight on the inspiring ways that brands are activating their purpose, KoAnn provided a perspective … “Webinar Recap: KoAnn Skrzyniarz on a Year of “Activating Purpose” at SB 2016 Conferences”
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Barbara Brooks Kimmel is the CEO and Cofounder of Trust Across America-Trust Around the World whose mission is to help organizations build trust. Barbara also runs the world’s largest global Trust Alliance, is the editor of the award winning TRUST INC. book series and a Managing Member at FACTS® Asset Management, a NJ registered investment advisor. In 2012 was named one of “25 Women who are Changing the World” by Good Business International. GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter recently interviewed Barbara to discuss the value of trust and … “Recognizing Leaders: Barbara Kimmel, Trust Across America”
We are pleased to invite you to attend a special RBC and GlobeScan 60-minute webinar on April 11 at 11:00 EST / 8:00 PST. For 10 years, RBC’s Canadian Water Attitudes Study has explored Canadian attitudes towards the protection and management of our fresh water supply. Each year, we ask about a wide range of water issues, and the question remains: do Canadians really value water? And how have our attitudes and behaviours evolved? Join us as we share insights … “Upcoming Webinar: 2017 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study”
In the wake of a new political landscape, it seems more timely than ever to have an important conversation about the interaction of business and society in today’s world, and the increasingly blurred lines between the two. For one, the U.S. presidential election in 2016 might have created the perfect storm for a number of global companies with headquarters in the U.S. to take on bigger social and political stances than they have been accustomed to because of mounting customer, … “The Evolution of Technology & Society”
The trust deficiency that many businesses are facing is an underlying threat to their license to operate, that also undermines the reputation equity. Trust has become such a critical strategic issue that it needs to be fully integrated as part of risk management, and this evolution has reshuffled the cards for corporate affairs practitioners. Managing trust risk requires a better understanding of the meaning of trust as a concept, and of its core components in order to deliver a holistic … “Managing Trust Risk Infographic 4: Advanced Stakeholder Engagement”