Janice Lao is Director, Group Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), which owns and operates the Peninsula Hotels and other luxury real estate around the world. HSH’s 2018 sustainability report can be found here. GlobeScan’s Asia Pacific Director Wander Meijer spoke to Janice about corporate leadership, the trajectory from the why to the how, and on communicating sustainable luxury. Hongkong Shanghai Hotels was established in 1866 and is one of the oldest hospitality corporations. Is … “Recognizing Leaders: Janice Lao, Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels”
In 2015, United Nations member states, together with civil society and business, came together to prepare a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outline 17 areas where we need to make a collective effort and provide a useful sustainability framework for business and other actors. We have a decade until the 2030 deadline and businesses are increasingly committing to the goals in a public way. While there are … “Are We Actually Making Progress on the SDGs?”
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Anglo American and GlobeScan to Host SDG 16 Leadership Forum
Our SDG Leadership Forum on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Goal 16) was held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. As part of our ongoing series of online dialogues, this SDG Leadership Forum for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions offers an opportunity to discuss the role of business and society in making progress on Goal 16. In this global, online, text-based discussion, hosted live by Anglo American and GlobeScan, we will discuss the role of businesses and other stakeholders in the path toward … “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Anglo American and GlobeScan to Host SDG 16 Leadership Forum”
GlobeScan’s SDG Leadership Series addresses the barriers to SDG action with innovative ideas and inspiring examples of progress Toronto: May 14th 2019: Slowly but surely we are seeing pockets of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ten years remain until the 2030 deadline and as the urgency ramps up, so does the commitment of many businesses and swathes of civil society around the world. Still, experts worldwide polled by GlobeScan and SustainAbility continue to view progress on sustainable development as … “Catalyzing Action on the SDGs Through Collaboration”
SDG Goal 14 Leadership Forum hosted by Nomad Foods / Marine Stewardship Council / GlobeScan Read the full report from our online discussion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water. Learn from the perspectives from more than 220 participants who explored the critical role that protection and restoration of ocean biodiversity can play in achieving the UN’s ambitious 2030 goals, and how different stakeholders can help ensure healthy and productive oceans for both economic and environmental … “Accelerating Progress on Healthy and Productive Oceans: Perspectives from the SDG 14 Leadership Forum | Report”
White Paper by CSR Europe and GlobeScan on Business and the SDGs Four years after the launch of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the time to shift from urgency to action in addressing them has arrived, but the obstacles to doing so remain significant. The challenge is to help navigate major transitions that are already underway, and which will shape our lives between now and 2030. These include the shift from a linear to a circular economy, the development … “From Urgency to Action: Business and the SDGs | Report”
25 country study to help identify barriers and opportunities for more sustainable lifestyles May 1st, 2019: A consortium of leading organizations today joined the insights and strategy consultancy GlobeScan in launching a new global consumer research study on the topic of Healthy and Sustainable Living. The study is a collaborative partnership among GlobeScan, IKEA, P&G, PepsiCo, VF Corporation, Visa, WWF International and others that will survey 25,000 consumers across 25 countries to explore current understanding, concerns, expectations and opportunities to support healthier … “Leading Organizations Launch Global Consumer Study on Healthy & Sustainable Living”
SDG Goal 9 Leadership Forum hosted by GlobeScan / VMware Read the full report from our online discussion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. Learn from the perspectives from more than 150 participants who explored the critical role technology innovation and digital infrastructure can play in achieving the United Nations’ ambitious 2030 goals, and the technology industry’s opportunity to help drive resilient and sustainable economic and environmental development. What is Sustainable Development Goal 9? SDG … “Innovating with Purpose: Perspectives from the SDG 9 Leadership Forum | Report”
SDG Goal 12 Leadership Forum hosted by GlobeScan / C&A Foundation Read the full report from our online discussion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12, which aims to “do more and better with less” by ensuring sustainable consumption and production. Learn from the perspectives from more than 250 guest contributors who discussed how we can accelerate our transition to a circular economy – at pace and scale – inside and outside the fashion industry. SDG Forum 12 discussion … “Responsible Consumption and Production in Fashion & Beyond: Perspectives from the SDG 12 Leadership Forum | Report”
Webinar Recap Hosted by USAID Wildlife Asia, USAID Saving Species and GlobeScan In this webinar, we explore how, where and why consumers purchase products derived from four animals: Rhinos Elephants Pangolins Tigers Our experts discuss evidence-based recommendations to help reduce the demand for these animal products among different consumer segments. The research is based on multiple wildlife consumer demand studies in China, Thailand and Vietnam. The results uncovered the beliefs, attitudes and values of consumers which drive them to buy … “How to Reduce Consumer Demand for Wildlife in Asia”