A report on CSR expectations and performance, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2015 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
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Do Canadians value water? Are our attitudes and behaviours evolving? On Tuesday, June 14th we shared insights from the 9th annual RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study in a special webinar featuring Bob Sandford, Canadian water expert, Robert Haller, Executive Director of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, Lynn Patterson, Director, Corporate Citizenship at RBC, and Chris Coulter, co-CEO of GlobeScan. Among other things, the 2016 poll explores Canadian attitudes towards the protection and management of our fresh water supply, as well as … “Webinar Recap: 2016 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study”
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”
The Public On Purpose: Insights from a global study on the appetite among consumers globally for businesses to demonstrate and fulfill their broader purpose in society.
Full report from The 2016 Sustainability Leaders: A GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey
Unilever, Patagonia, Interface, IKEA, Tesla, Nestlé and Natura are among the top-rated global leaders on sustainability 7 JUNE 2016 – Integrating purpose through a common brand promise and aligning sustainability strategy with internal culture and values are key drivers of corporate leadership according to the findings of the just-released 2016 Sustainability Leaders Survey by GlobeScan and SustainAbility in partnership with Sustainable Brands. The Sustainability Leaders Survey tracks expert opinions on the evolution of the sustainability agenda for two decades, along with … “Communicating Purpose Through Brand Among Top Drivers Of Corporate Leadership: New Poll Of Experts”
NEW YORK, 6 June 2016 – A new global study by BBMG and GlobeScan finds that the world’s Aspirational consumers are on the rise, yet half cannot name a single purposeful brand. Representing 40 percent of the global public, Aspirationals are defined by their love of shopping, desire for responsible consumption, and their trust in brands to act in the best interest of society. They are among the most likely to “support companies and brands that have a purpose of making a positive difference in … “Aspirational Consumers Are Rising. Are Brands Ready to Meet Them?”
Miguel Veiga-Pestana is the Chief Communications Officer of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Miguel leads the foundation’s global communications division and is focused on increasing awareness and engagement for priority global poverty, health, and U.S. education issues. Miguel is responsible for overseeing all communications and brand functions, including managing reputation risk and building media partnerships to support independent coverage of priority issues. Prior to joining the foundation, Miguel served as Vice-President, Global Sustainability Strategy and External Advocacy at Unilever, … “Recognizing Leaders: Miguel Veiga-Pestana, Gates Foundation”
China, Germany, UK top index measuring public acceptance of refugees; Russia bottom Globally, 1 in 10 would let refugees stay in their home, 3 in 10 in their neighbourhood Call on World Humanitarian Summit to back “Global Compact” for helping refugees 19 MAY 2016 – The vast majority of people (80%) would welcome refugees with open arms, with many even prepared to take them into their own homes, according to a global survey commissioned by Amnesty International. The new Refugees Welcome … “New “Refugees Welcome Index” Shows Government Refugee Policies Out Of Touch With Public”
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”
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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”
Download the Full Report (PDF) 27 April 2016 – For the first time in 15 years of tracking by GlobeScan, findings indicate that nearly one in two people (49%) surveyed across 14 tracking countries see themselves more as global citizens than citizens of their country. This sentiment is being driven by citizens of large emerging economies, according to a new poll for the BBC World Service. The poll, conducted by GlobeScan among more than 20,000 people worldwide between December 2015 and … “Global Citizenship A Growing Sentiment Among Citizens Of Emerging Economies: Global Poll”
Aid organisation reveals that millions of the world’s poorest children are being denied life-saving services because of who they are and where they live; Charity launches new campaign to reach ‘every last child’ APRIL 26, 2016 – Almost 40 per cent of adults worldwide were discriminated against as children because of their gender, ethnicity or religion, a disability or simply because of where they live, a new global survey in 18 countries on discrimination by Save the Children has revealed. As … “Four In Ten Adults Worldwide Claim Their Childhoods Blighted by Discrimination”
Steve Howard is Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA Group and a member of its Group Management Team, a role he has held since January, 2011. He is responsible for the Company’s sustainability strategy, environmental and social performance, the impact of its products. Steve believes that sustainability will be one of the mega-trends that shape society and the business landscape this century. He is committed to developing innovative ways to make sustainability attractive and affordable for everyone. GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter … “Recognizing Leaders: Steve Howard, IKEA”
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”
‘The Public on Purpose’: A GlobeScan eBrief on the appetite among consumers globally for businesses to demonstrate and fulfill their broader purpose in society.
Trust in Global Companies: A GlobeScan Public Opinion eBrief on the opportunities trust creates for organizations and the responsibilities it carries.
‘Accelerating Efficiency’: observations from the HPE Living Progress Exchange, a global online stakeholder dialogue hosted by GlobeScan on December 9 and 10, 2015.
‘Accelerating Opportunity’: observations from the HPE Living Progress Exchange, a global online stakeholder dialogue hosted by GlobeScan on December 9 and 10, 2015.
Mzila Mthenjane is Executive Head, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement at Exxaro Resources. He is a mining engineer with more than 20 years’ combined experience in mining and investment banking. This includes seven years in deep-level gold mining at AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields Limited in senior mine management and corporate development roles, respectively. Mzila has also worked for six years in investment banking at RMB and Deutsche Bank, and over six years as Executive: Business Sustainability at Royal Bafokeng Holdings and Royal Bafokeng … “Recognizing Leaders: Mzila Mthenjane, Exxaro Resources”
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A report on Tobacco sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Pharmaceutical sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Oil and Petroleum sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.
A report on Mobile Phone sector intelligence, drawn from GlobeScan Radar’s 2014 study of global public attitudes towards business in society.