Despite Global Challenges, Aspirational Consumers See Brands, Capitalism as a Force for Positive Change

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”

We Are Not Yet Whole: Integrating Sustainability Into The Core Of The Business

A dictionary definition of the word integrate is “to make or be made into a whole.” In the field of corporate sustainability, integration is arguably the holy grail; a moment when we can truly say that sustainability has been made one with the business. How close, or how far away we are from this is one of the key highlights of our seventh annual BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey 2015, released today. Our survey of more than 400 business … “We Are Not Yet Whole: Integrating Sustainability Into The Core Of The Business”

Webinar Recap: BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey 2015

On Wednesday, September 30th, along with our partners BSR, we hosted a special, public webinar to launch the results of our seventh annual “State of Sustainable Business” survey, which provides a window into key trends in corporate practices and perspectives of leading companies on the successes and challenges in advancing sustainability. This year’s survey offers unique insights on how companies are implementing sustainability goals, strengthening business resilience, and contributing to global development and climate change agendas. Please follow the links below to review the full … “Webinar Recap: BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey 2015”

Seven Years On From The Financial Crisis: Building Pathways To Trust And Reputation

This is the final blog post of a series of three focusing on the financial services sector seven years on from the financial crisis. After quantifying the loss of public trust in banks and financial institutions and exploring how the industry has lost touch with its societal role in different parts of the world, we are now completing this series by looking for lessons from other sectors on how the financial services industry can  improve its CSR performance and build … “Seven Years On From The Financial Crisis: Building Pathways To Trust And Reputation”

Upcoming Webinar: BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey 2015

Join us and BSR for a special, public webinar on Wednesday, September 30th @ 11am New York / 8am San Francisco to launch the results of our seventh annual “State of Sustainable Business” survey, which provides a window into key trends in corporate practices and perspectives of leading companies on the successes and challenges in advancing sustainability. This year’s survey offers unique insights on how companies are implementing sustainability goals, strengthening business resilience, and contributing to global development and climate change agendas. We … “Upcoming Webinar: BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey 2015”

Seven Years On From The Financial Crisis: Optimism in Africa but CSR Ratings Deficit Elsewhere

In our first blog post in this series, we looked at concerns about trust and confidence in banks and financial institutions showing no signs of diminishing more than seven years on from the financial crisis. In this blog we’ll explore how the industry has lost touch with its societal role in different parts of the world. For nearly 15 years, GlobeScan has been tracking global public opinion of how well the financial services sector fulfils its responsibilities to society. The … “Seven Years On From The Financial Crisis: Optimism in Africa but CSR Ratings Deficit Elsewhere”

Recognizing Leaders: Gail Klintworth, Old Mutual Group

Gail Klintworth is the Group Customer Director and Responsible Business Lead at Old Mutual plc. In this role, Gail helps the business units deliver on their customer, brand and digital growth strategies and the critical strategic objective of becoming “the recognised financial services leader in Responsible Business.” Gail joined Old Mutual from Unilever, where most recently she was its Chief Sustainability Officer. In prior roles, Gail led Unilever’s global Savoury category, a number of global brands and was CEO of … “Recognizing Leaders: Gail Klintworth, Old Mutual Group”