Insights that are shaping the future of sustainable business

Brands & Stands - Social purpose is the new black

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Getting Your Company to the Front of the Pack - A Shelton–Navigant co-authored report

Learn the stages of corporate sustainability development – from creating an initial strategy to companywide plan execution – and see how your business stacks up against others.

A Period of Change Eco Pulse® 2019 Special Report

Once upon a time, feminine hygiene was a topic simply not mentioned in polite society – and options were limited to an aisle of single-use products.

Plastics pollution now concerns Americans more than climate change

Consumers care about the problem of plastic waste more than ever – more than climate change, in fact, our research reveals. Now is the time for brands to create solutions and tell their stories before the sleeping giant awakens.

Our new report reveals a twist in the road to EV adoption.

The number of Americans interested in buying EVs is definitely growing. But will Gen Z end up choosing EVs, or will they leapfrog right over them? Our latest report spotlights the opportunities for utilities, brands and cities to overcome persistent barriers to buying EVs, and then explores what Gen Z’s coming of age means for EVs.

Seeing into the Future: Leveraging fringe consumer insights to build a sustainable brand in a post-Covid world

When a crisis like Covid-19 hits, ideas held by fringe consumers often flood into the mainstream. Those once-fringe ideas won’t just evaporate. They’ll shape how your company builds resilient relationships. See how.

Good Company

Americans are putting their wallets where their values are. They buy brands (or those brands’ competitors) based not just on corporate behavior, but on how that behavior is perceived. Everyone has a voice today, and the court of public opinion never rests. Just as your good deeds are a great way to earn consumers’ loyalty, your missteps can lose their favor even faster. So how do you protect your bottom line and safeguard your reputation,...

Shoptivism: Why Some Consumers Are Opting In & Out of Today’s Brands (and how you can connect them to your brand)

Sustainability is now mainstream and it’s affecting purchase behavior. Every year we ask Americans if they’ve ever intentionally purchased or not purchased a product or service based on the social or environmental record of the manufacturer. We then ask everyone who says “yes” to name the brand. Those who say “yes” and can give an example of a brand unaided? We call them shoptivists. But who are these “shoptivists?” Our latest report answers this question...

EPA lowers annual PM2.5 NAAQS: How this might impact your operations

Our first-ever global Eco Pulse® study reveals how brands can define “sustainability” in ways that align with your audience’s local values.

Our annual Eco Pulse® study has gone global. We surveyed people in 12 countries to better understand how they conceptualize an eco-friendly person — and what that means for companies’ sustainability communications. Our latest free report reveals how local cultural values connect to local sustainability concerns and provides specific communications guidance for brands operating and/or selling in countries around the globe. Hint: Multi-national brands, you don’t want to miss your opportunity to connect on a...

The Buzz On Buzzwords

Our latest research shows that Americans are becoming more engaged when it comes to sustainability; at the same time, their skepticism around certain words and phrases is growing. This means that for brands to connect with their ideal audience, build trust and remain competitive, attention to language is critical. Find out what Americans think about sustainability, what different “green” words mean to them and how they interpret and respond to the jargon you may be...

What Does “Home” Mean To Consumers?

Our latest research shows that Americans are becoming more engaged when it comes to sustainability; at the same time, their skepticism around certain words and phrases is growing. This means that for brands to connect with their ideal audience, build trust and remain competitive, attention to language is critical. Find out what Americans think about sustainability, what different “green” words mean to them and how they interpret and respond to the jargon you may be...

ISSB's IFRS S1/S2: Laying the foundation for global mandatory disclosures

10 sustainability trends impacting business in 2024 and beyond

Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 14: Understanding nature disclosure featuring TNFD

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2024 Annual Trends Report - The Next Steps for Sustainable Businesses

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Double-edged: 5 steps to comply with CBAM and add strategic value

The Great Equalizer: Turning EU carbon border tax compliance into business opportunities

The ERM Sustainability Institute

The ERM Sustainability Institute generates actionable insight that helps companies understand and navigate the risks and opportunities created by the sustainability transformation.