Dr. Stephan Krinke is the Head of Sustainability Strategy and Programs in the General Secretariat of the Volkswagen Group. He is responsible for the development of the sustainability strategy and the development and steering of the sustainability program which covers the entire value chain of sustainable mobility. GlobeScan CEO Chris Coulter spoke to Stephan about their sustainability strategy and bold commitment to decarbonization. How are you approaching sustainability at Volkswagen? First of all, our general strategy at Volkswagen is to bring sustainability much closer to the … “Recognizing Leaders: Stephan Krinke, Volkswagen”
About the Survey As part of the the 2019 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Survey, we asked over 800 experts representing business, government, NGOs and academia across 78 countries to evaluate the progress that institutions have made since the 1992 Earth Summit. We also analyze expert views on which companies are considered to be leading on integrating sustainability into their business strategy, as well as which NGOs are making the largest contribution to advancing the sustainable development agenda. Introduction The 2019 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders … “The 2019 GlobeScan / SustainAbility Leaders Survey | Report”
About the Survey As part of the the 2019 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Survey, we asked over 800 experts representing business, government, NGOs and academia across 78 countries to evaluate the progress that institutions have made since the 1992 Earth Summit. We also analyze expert views on which companies are considered to be leading on integrating sustainability into their business strategy, as well as which NGOs are making the largest contribution to advancing the sustainable development agenda. To help launch the 2019 Sustainability … “The 2019 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Survey | Webinar”
In May, GlobeScan’s CEO Chris Coulter visited our Hong Kong office and with several partners, we convened a series of events including a salon, a dinner with the University of Oxford China Office, and exclusive breakfast meetings with leaders in sustainability. As a new member of GlobeScan’s Asia-Pacific team who recently transferred from our North America headquarters, it was an amazing whirlwind week to see the range of companies in Asia-Pacific working toward leadership in sustainability. The events attracted more … “Is Your Company One of Asia-Pacific’s Global Sustainability Leaders?”
Anik Michaud is Group Director Corporate Relations at Anglo American, where she is responsible for Corporate Communications, International and Government Relations, Social Performance and Engagement, the Sustainable Mining Plan and the Office of the Chief Executive. GlobeScan CEO Chris Coulter spoke to Anik about mega-trends, the future of work and Anglo American’s Purpose. How would you describe the context for business today? Today there are a great many issues that are moving at such a fast-pace. Mega-trends such as populism, … “Recognizing Leaders: Anik Michaud on Anglo American’s Purpose”
In June of last year, the three of us stood on the main stage of Sustainable Brands 2018 in Vancouver and for the first time publicly introduced our new book, All In – The Future of Business Leadership. All In draws on 20+ years of annual GlobeScan-SustainAbility Leaders Surveys of global sustainability experts, plus in-depth interviews with former, current and future corporate leaders including Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Lise Kingo, Paul Polman, Jeff Immelt, Hannah Jones, Mike Barry, Liz Maw, and … “All In: One Year On”
SDG Goal 6 Leadership Forum hosted by AB InBev / GlobeScan Read the full report from our online discussion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Learn from the perspectives from more than 150 participants from 32 countries who explored how to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water for all. SDG 6 focuses on the need for improved water management practices and increased water efficiency in order to more effectively meet water demands globally. What … “Clean Water and Sanitation: Perspectives from the SDG 6 Leadership Forum | Report”
Year after year, research by GlobeScan and others shows persistently low levels of consumer trust in large companies, especially in North America and Europe. In a recent GlobeScan study in the United States, we found that consumer trust depends, above all, on companies proving themselves by their actions – that is, by what they are doing to operate in the best interests of society. Experts’ recent gloomy assessment of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) means the need for … “Moving From Thought Leadership To Action Leadership”
Unilever, Patagonia, and IKEA are the Most Recognized Sustainability Leaders Findings from the just-released 2019 Leaders Survey by GlobeScan and SustainAbility show that, while still trailing Unilever, Patagonia and IKEA have made substantial gains in recognition for sustainability leadership over the past year. The gap between the top tier and second tier in this annual ranking has narrowed, as Unilever’s long-standing dominance has declined. Download the full report Watch the webinar About the Sustainability Leaders Survey The Leaders Survey has … “The 2019 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Survey | Top Sustainability Leaders”
London, UK, 22 May 2019: A multi-country survey released today shows that a majority of shoppers are familiar with the FAIRTRADE Mark and believe it reflects their personal values. Consumers have trust in the Fairtrade Mark and closely associate it with providing fair prices, a living income and helping farmers to escape from poverty – attributes which are all crucial to building trust. Coffee is the most visible Fairtrade product across the eight countries surveyed, followed by bananas, chocolate and … “Consumers See Fairtrade as Reflection of Their Personal Values, Based on Fair Prices, Living Income and Improving Farmer Livelihoods”