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Despite the increase in extreme climate events, citizen mobilisation for climate change is not growing
A key player in the energy sector on an international level that has committed to the goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, EDF presents the findings of an opinion study of groundbreaking scope conducted for the 3rd consecutive year by Ipsos in 30 countries across five continents, covering two-thirds of the world’s population and featuring the biggest CO2 producers. Every year, EDF publishes an international status report on opinions, knowledge, expectations and levels of engagement in relation to climate change, as matter for reflection and to contribute to the constructive search for solutions for the future.
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[EVENT] COP26
At the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26 in Glasgow, Ipsos will be taking an active role through several key platforms.
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Majority believe infrastructure impact on the environment should be more of a priority
In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 counties feel that it is right to prioritise the impact on the environment, nearly double the 26% who put greater weight on economic impacts.
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Amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, the S of ESG is coming under greater scrutiny
As ESG has surged up the consumer agenda, new Ipsos data shows that improving society is identified as the top priority for multinationals among consumers across the globe – perhaps not surprising given the social implications of the pandemic. While fundamental issues such as safe working conditions are seen as most important here, each company should carefully consider how to adapt its operations to improve sustainable business practice. Companies should continue to pursue actions on all three pillars of ESG though. Not just because E and G remain critical in the public’s eyes, but also as it – as we should all know now – makes good business sense to do so.
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Perils of Perception: climate change
Around the world people say they understand what actions they need to take to combat climate change, but do they really?
The latest Perils of Perception study by Ipsos looks at how the general public in 30 markets around the world perceive environmental action. We ask them what they might do in their own lives to tackle climate change, and compare the answers to the (sometimes confusing) scientific truth -
Climate change: citizens are worried but torn between a need to act and a rejection of constraints
As a key global player in the energy sector that is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, EDF presents the findings of a new, broad scope opinion study conducted by Ipsos for the second consecutive year in 30 countries, covering two-thirds of the world’s population and featuring some of the biggest CO2 emitters. EDF’s goal is to produce a yearly international status report on opinions, knowledge, expectations and levels of commitment with regard to climate change, to nurture thinking and contribute to the constructive search for solutions for the future.
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It’s the environment, stupid!
Environmental concerns are no longer just pressing ethical issues, but questions of financial prudence. Over half of British consumers feel we are experiencing a climate crisis, and over one third say they would switch or boycott a financial organisation if its investments have a detrimental environmental impact.
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Shared value: The corporate imperative?
As the demand for businesses to create shared social and environmental value increases, and the climate change doomsday clock counts down, Council members are seeing corporates coming to terms with their role in society. But businesses face significant challenges in closing the say-do gap and meaningfully embedding sustainability in their strategies and business models.
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Views on climate change in MENA
How do people in MENA see climate change and its impact on the region?
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Soaring food prices: People say they're paying more amid COVID - here's why
Almost two-thirds say cost of groceries has increased even as economies face deflationary pressures.