In September 2016, GlobeScan was excited to partner with Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) to deliver the fourth Living Progress Exchange (LPX). Building on the success of previous LPXs we went a step further with the latest version by holding an online dialogue simultaneously with an in-person panel at the GreenBiz VERGE conference. Our preparation and planning paid off as we were able to drive a very interesting discussion on the opportunities for and challenges of leveraging the Internet of Things … “Capitalizing on the Sustainable Benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) | Report”
Supply chains are the arteries of modern economies, touching the lives of workers at production factories to end-consumers across the world. Operating within this complex global system is undoubtedly a challenge. Moreover, the complexities of our supply chains often become further entangled with obscure laws, cumbersome regulations and opaque governance. This is changing. Brands are becoming more transparent and supply chains are getting more daylight… but it is only just morning. Webinar 1: Supply Chain and Labor: Unfiltered Data Directly … “Webinar Recap: Emerging Technology in the Supply Chain: The (R)Evolution of Monitoring”
On November 9 we hosted a webinar discussion titled “Managing Trust Risk: Insights from a Global Consultation with Corporate Affairs Practitioners.” The trust deficiency that many businesses are facing is an underlying threat to their license to operate, that also undermines the reputation equity. Trust has become such a critical strategic issue that it needs to be fully integrated as part of risk management, and this evolution has reshuffled the cards for corporate affairs practitioners. Managing trust risk requires a … “Webinar Recap: Managing Trust Risk: Insights from a Global Consultation with Corporate Affairs Practitioners”
An overview of GlobeScan’s stakeholder intelligence and engagement services in Africa
Impact of Sustainable Development in Africa We are in the midst of great transformation across Africa and the opportunities for sustainable development have never been more plentiful. In an aging world, Africa has the advantage of a young and growing population and will soon have the fastest urbanized rate in the world. Accelerated technological change is unlocking new opportunities for consumers and businesses, and Africa still has abundant resources and room for growth. Equally prominent to the high level of … “African Insights: Challenges Facing Organizations Operating in the Region”
Prior to our webinar and publication of a new GlobeScan report that aims to surface the main challenges, most compelling opportunities, and best practices in trust management, we asked GlobeScan CEO, Christophe Guibeleguiet, for his views on how corporate affairs professionals can manage trust risk within their organizations. Based on your experience of advising multinationals, and engaging with their stakeholders, what are the main challenges facing global organizations today? The challenges are both strategic and operational. Strategically, shifting stakeholder demands and … “Managing Trust Risk: an Interview with GlobeScan co-CEO Christophe Guibeleguiet”
When something is described as a “team sport” it means that success can only be achieved when everyone on the team works together, and toward the same goal. How can this principle apply to corporate sustainability? The latest results of our 8th annual BSR/GlobeScan “State of Sustainable Business Survey” drive home the fact that, for companies to make greater progress in sustainability, all the players on the team (and the coach) need to work together much more effectively. The 2016 … “Corporate Sustainability is a Team Sport”
On September 21, at the GreenBiz Verge conference and online around the world, HPE, in conjunction with GreenBiz and GlobeScan, hosted a global interactive dialogue on how we can collectively drive the sustainability benefits of the Internet of Things to scale. The Exchange took place using GlobeScan’s new approach to stakeholder engagement: a real-time, online, text-based Collaboration Forum. The forum brought together experts from around the world to create a dialogue where we can learn from others, inspire fresh thinking … “Conference Recap: HPE Living Progress Exchange at the GreenBiz Verge Conference”
The Internet of Things’ (IoT) potential to drive transformative change in the environmental, social and economic spheres is a source of hope and excitement. However, while some companies are delivering examples of where this potential is becoming reality, is the progress quick enough and at a large enough scale to help address the rapid onset of global challenges we face? Just as with Internet more broadly, no one owns the Internet of Things. So how do we ensure that the … “Join the HPE Living Progress Exchange 4: Capitalizing on the Sustainable Benefits of the Internet of Things”
Full report from a GlobeScan/Fairtrade Foundation survey of British consumers.