Environment

New study reveals food safety-environment dilemma fostered by COVID-19 pandemic.

Ipsos today publishes the seventh edition of its Future Risks Report for Axa. This global study measures and ranks changes in the perception of emerging risks by a panel of risk management experts and the general public. Over 20,000 people were interviewed. Conducted in partnership with research institute Ipsos and geopolitical analysis consultancy Eurasia Group, this year’s ranking of the 10 main emerging risks is marked by the Covid-19 crisis.

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Emerging markets top of the list when it comes to call for action and threat to health.

More than two in three say they’ve changed their behaviour because of climate change.

Global concern over environmental issues has intensified recently. Ipsos research alone shows that 71% of global consumers agree that single-use plastic products should be banned as soon as possible. The backlash against plastic is on – and for brands with plastic in their supply chain, this represents both a reputational threat and an opportunity …

Global Ipsos' survey for the World Economic Forum finds two out of three adults saying they have modified their behavior out of concern about climate change; top actions relate to water and energy use at home, waste management, and food choices.

Three-quarters of adults globally have at least some awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Younger, more educated consumers are more willing to use lower carbon-footprint alternatives to air travel.