PRovoke Media studied ESG, DEI, and budget trends in communication functions across Asia-Pacific. A survey of more than 120 senior in-house communications executives across the APAC region was conducted during the second quarter of 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 54% of respondents expressed high confidence levels in their businesses over the next 12 months. — … Continue reading The Executive Outlook on Communication in Asia-Pacific
This summary is provided by the IPR ESG & Purpose Research Library The Potential Energy Coalition examined global perspectives on climate change action and best messaging practices. An online survey of 57,968 respondents was conducted June 12 – August 28, 2023 across 23 countries with over 2,000 respondents per country. Key findings include: — 71% of … Continue reading How Global Climate Change Messaging Shapes Public Perception
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) and Morning Consult assessed the current focuses and changes in corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG). A survey of 286 employees from public and private companies across five sectors (finance, human resources, communications, legal, and sustainability) was conducted in August 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 61% of executives said ESG is … Continue reading How ESG Reporting is Changing Across Multiple Sectors
PRovoke Media examined communications executives’ perspectives on their organizations’ communication plans and internal strategies across Asia-Pacific. Surveys of more than 120 senior in-house communication executives across Asia-Pacific were conducted during the second quarter of 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 66% of respondents did not report receiving any backlash from key stakeholders regarding their ESG agendas. … Continue reading ESG Emerges As Key Driver For Empowered Asia-Pacific Comms Leaders
Gallup investigated how Americans feel about businesses taking a stance on public issues and current events. An online survey of 5,458 U.S. adults was conducted from May 8-15, 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 59% of respondents think businesses should not take a public stance on current events. 2.) 62% of Democrats thought businesses should take … Continue reading Do Americans Think Businesses Should Take Stances on Current Events?
PwC analyzed board directors’ perceptions on the challenges and changes they face in 2023. A survey of 619 directors from global companies across a variety of industries was conducted in spring 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 45% of directors think someone on their board should be replaced. — However, only 11% of directors say their … Continue reading How are Boardroom Directors Responding to Global Changes?
This summary is provided by the IPR ESG and Purpose Research Library Dr. CB Bhattacharya and Rob Jekielek analyzed whether employers were prompting employees to conduct business with sustainability in mind. Surveys of 1,056 managers were conducted in fall 2022 by The Harris Poll and the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Sustainable Business. Key findings include: … Continue reading Sustainability Progress is Stalled at Most Companies
USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations explored corporate reputation and the factors that impact it, including consumer and employee expectations. Four online surveys were conducted during February 2023. The surveys were conducted with the following groups:— 684 PR professionals.— 509 U.S. residents who work for companies with 1000+ employees.— 496 U.S.-based financial professionals.— 1,060 U.S.-based … Continue reading Corporate Reputation in 2023
This summary is provided by the IPR ESG & Purpose Research Library. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) examined characteristics and beliefs associated with climate risk perceptions and preferences for climate policies. An online survey was conducted between July 5 – Aug. 11, 2022. Key findings include: 1.) The share of people who think that climate … Continue reading Public Perceptions of Climate Mitigation Policies
This summary is provided by the IPR ESG & Purpose Research Library. Deloitte examined how ethical principles are currently being applied to emerging technology. A survey of 1,794 business and technical professionals actively involved in either developing, managing, or consuming emerging technologies was conducted. Key findings include: 1.) 87% of respondents said that, with the … Continue reading Ethical Technology: Everyone’s Responsibility
This blog is provided by the IPR ESG & Purpose Research Library. Honeywell examined the sentiment and progress of Environmental Sustainability (ES) initiatives on a global basis. A survey of 653 professionals directly involved in the planning, strategic development, implementation, or oversight of environmental sustainability goals and initiatives was conducted April 1–Sept. 30, 2022. Key … Continue reading Corporations Prioritizing Environmental Sustainability
This summary is provided by the IPR ESG Resource Page based on the original report by Morning Consult Morning Consult explored consumer attitudes, behaviors, and expectations toward sustainability. A survey of 2,210 U.S. adults was conducted from July 5-7, 2022. Key findings include: 1.) Consumers said that sustainability is most important for industries that are … Continue reading Consumer Knowledge About Sustainability Does Not Equal Understanding