The Regeneration Consumer Study is an in-depth online survey of consumer attitudes, motivations and behaviors relating to sustainable consumption, put together by GlobeScan, SustainAbility, and BBMG
27 November 2012 – On the eve of the holiday shopping season, a new study by The Regeneration Roadmap – a joint project by GlobeScan, SustainAbility, and BBMG – finds that consumers are rethinking consumption with sustainability in mind. According to The Regeneration Consumer Study, two-thirds of consumers in six countries say that “as a society, we need to consume a lot less to improve the environment for future generations” (66%), and that they feel “a sense of responsibility to purchase products that are good for the environment … “New Study Finds Consumers Buying Less and Buying Better”
Global public opinion report on the state of sustainable development, by The Regeneration Roadmap
Global expert perspectives on the state of sustainable development, by The Regeneration Roadmap
Second white paper on sustainability leadership from The Regeneration Roadmap.
In the latest The Regeneration Roadmap white paper, we share the perspectives of over 1,600 sustainability experts from 117 countries, and nearly 25,000 members of the global public from 22 countries. Through a series of surveys this spring, we gathered insights from these groups about their views of the state of sustainable development and perspectives on what is needed from business to accelerate progress. Click image to download the full report: Global Public Opinion Report on the State of Sustainable … “Down to Business: Leading at Rio+20 and Beyond”
Only 1 in 20 say their country should not commit to any international agreements Download the Press Release (PDF) LONDON, UK, 13 June 2012 – As the Rio+20 Earth Summit kicks off in Brazil this week, a new poll of 17,000 consumers across 17 countries finds that 55% of people worldwide want their government to “play a leadership role in making ambitious international commitments to reduce global poverty in ways that improve the environment.” A further 40% want their government to … “Consumers Call for Ambitious Leadership from their Governments at Rio+20 Earth Summit: Global Poll”
8 in 10 experts fear that governments will not take action short of catastrophe Download the Press Release (PDF) LONDON, UK, 6 June 2012 – As world leaders prepare to gather at the G20 and Rio+20 conferences later this month, two major global surveys released today by GlobeScan and SustainAbility find that expert and public confidence in national governments when it comes to governments’ ability to tackle global economic, environmental and social challenges are at severe lows. The findings suggest national … “International Polls Of Sustainability Experts And The Public Emphasize Growing Need For Private Sector Leadership On Sustainable Development”
Green Economy Will Boost Jobs and Economic Growth, According to Global Poll of Consumers and Experts
Download the Press Release (PDF) LONDON, UK, 1 June 2012 – A Green Economy would have a more positive impact on major economic, social and environmental problems than today’s economy, according to two new global surveys of consumers and thought leaders released today. The polls, conducted by The Regeneration Roadmap in partnership with UNEP, surveyed 17,000 consumers across 17 countries and 1,600 sustainable development experts from business, civil society, government and academia from 117 countries. Consumers worldwide say a Green Economy … “Green Economy Will Boost Jobs and Economic Growth, According to Global Poll of Consumers and Experts”
Multinational Corporations Expected to Play Key Role at June Summit Download the Press Release (PDF) 26 April 2012 – According to a major international poll of sustainable development experts, a majority of opinion leaders surveyed (57%) view the Rio+20 United Nations Summit scheduled for June 20-22, 2012 as a critical opportunity to make progress on sustainability leadership, but very few (13%) think it will succeed. As part of The Regeneration Raodmap, the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey polled 642 experts in sustainability from business, … “Poll Reveals Majority of Sustainability Experts Fear Rio+20 UN Summit Will Be Wasted Opportunity”