Sustainability

Many more blame price increases on market volatility and geopolitical tensions than on climate change policies: Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum

At last, Covid-19 will not be the main protagonist. But which issues are arising in its wake, and what will prove most important in Brazil’s election year?

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.

In a continued quest to bring the voice of global citizens to the debate surrounding climate change and sustainability, Jessica Long and Pippa Bailey were invited to present in the Blue Zone at COP26 in Glasgow, where they shared Ipsos data from across the globe to help bust three myths.

A broad and complex term, sustainability demands that we adopt practices that will maintain resources today and for future generations.

For businesses, sustainability is not a passing trend: it will dictate their long-term viability. The three pillars of ESG benefit the planet and people and also uphold the businesses of tomorrow.

One in two of us now recognise that our personal actions have a direct impact on the environment. But how is this sense of responsibility creating change in our daily lives?

Seven in 10 people agree that if businesses in their country do not act now to combat climate change, they will be failing their employees and customers.

People want to live in a more sustainable way, but a range of barriers prevents them from doing so. Behavioural science offers actionable strategies to close the say-do gap.