Discover how most people prioritize both health and sustainability, and why this overlap matters for engaging consumers in sustainable living.
This report explores interconnected trends and insights from global stakeholder and public opinion research, revealing where the world is headed and what it means for business, governments, and NGOs.
Nearly half of people worldwide expect climate change to harm their health within five years – more so than their financial situation – making personal health and wellbeing a powerful entry point for renewed climate engagement.
A new segmentation of global sustainability experts reveals four distinct mindsets, underscoring the need for integrated business strategies that bridge divergent expectations and foster trust.
With treaty negotiations stalling, expert skepticism over a Global Plastics Treaty’s feasibility has been validated. Public concern, especially about microplastics and chemicals in the body, remains high, creating an urgent need for brands to lead on plastic reduction.
Consumers are more likely to reduce their meat consumption for health reasons rather than environmental concerns.
Human health impacts is the leading concern for those who view single-use plastic waste as a very serious issue.
28 July 2021: New research from GlobeScan and the SustainAbility Institute by ERM finds that sustainability experts believe the global pandemic will help draw attention to environmental issues—but will also deepen socio-economic challenges such as poverty and inequality. The GlobeScan / SustainAbility Leaders Survey has tracked global expert opinions on the evolution of the sustainability agenda since 1997. The 25th edition of this report has taken place against the unprecedented backdrop of the pandemic, with nearly 700 sustainability experts from … “Report: Global Survey Finds Covid-19 Is Intensifying Sustainable Development Challenges, But Leading Businesses Are Stepping Up Action”
Four Key Drivers of Inequality in the Coming Years Major Trends, 2021 Rising inequality is a defining challenge of our time and current approaches to addressing it are perceived to be highly insufficient. A multi-stakeholder research project identified four mega-trends (health, future of work, social divisions, and climate change) both as drivers and as possible areas for solutions to respond to this complex challenge. These wider cross-cutting trends provide a great starting point for identifying pathways to effective action in … “Insight of the Week: Four Key Drivers of Inequality in the Coming Years”
High Concern about Climate Change Persists During the COVID-19 Pandemic Seriousness of Climate Change and Global Warming, “Very Serious,” Average of 17 Markets,* 2003–2020 Even with parallel worries about COVID-19 and the economy, environmental issues are still highly concerning for people around the world. Across 17 markets surveyed over the past two decades, a majority continue to think of a range of environmental issues as being “very serious.” Concern about climate change has grown dramatically since 2014 and continues to … “Insight of the Week: High Concern about Climate Change Persists During the COVID-19 Pandemic”