Our global survey shows that experts favor government incentives such as green subsidies and carbon pricing over compliance-based approaches to accelerate sustainability.
Corporate Affairs Professionals in Africa and Latin America See Political Pressures Driving Increased ESG Commitment in Their Regions
In this episode, Chris, David, and Mark discuss some fresh polling of U.S. consumers views on sustainability and shifts they see in the sustainable business agenda.
Our global survey shows that Americans that identify as Democrats rank climate change as a top global concern, while those who consider themselves Republican place it last.
In this episode David, Chris and Mark talk to Lisa Witter and Sandrine Dixson-Declève about the importance of good people and high efficiency in government, especially as relates to shaping the environment in which the private sector pursues sustainability objectives.
Citizens in the Global North increasingly believe that their governments do not act in their interest – a critical symptom of democracy under siege.
Despite increased confidence, this year’s elections are expected to be contentious, with fewer than half of Americans believing in the election’s integrity.
Corporate Affairs professionals believe geopolitical risk and uncertainty is one of the biggest risks to global businesses.
Out of the 27 countries surveyed an overwhelming percentage (up to 92%) want governments to take stronger action to protect nature, even if it means restricting business activities. On World Conservation Day it is important to highlight the public’s desire for governments to act now. This is especially the case in developing countries with those in Kenya, Mexico and Vietnam agreeing the most that governments should take strong action. People in Japan agree the least (although still over 50%). Data … “Insight of the Week: Strong Public Support for Government Action to Protect Nature, Even if it Restricts Business Activity”
Circular Economy, Food Systems, and Biodiversity Are Key Focus Areas for the EU Green Deal Priority vs Progress, Expert Stakeholders, 2021 Stakeholders rated a range of sustainability issues on two dimensions – level of priority and progress made. Two issues – clean energy and climate – are areas where priorities and progress are both viewed as being strong. Circularity, food systems, and nature are all issues where priorities are high, but where progress is seen to be weak. These areas … “Insight of the Week: Circular Economy, Food Systems, and Biodiversity Are Key Focus Areas for the EU Green Deal”