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Summary of GlobeScan / SustainAbility 2021 Sustainability Leaders Survey

Core Content

The 2021 GlobeScan / SustainAbility Leaders Survey, marking its 25th edition, tracks the views of sustainability experts on the urgency of global sustainability challenges and identifies leaders in sustainable development across companies, NGOs, and governments. The survey, completed by 695 experts from over 70 countries, highlights the growing recognition of sustainability as a critical priority, especially in the context of the pandemic and the push for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

Main Findings

1. Urgency of Sustainable Development Challenges

• The perceived urgency of most sustainability challenges has increased over the past year, with access to energy, food security, and diversity and discrimination seeing the most significant rise.
• Climate change remains the most urgent issue, though its perceived urgency has slightly decreased from 2020.
• Social and economic challenges, such as inequality and poverty, are increasingly seen as urgent due to the pandemic's impact.

2. Institutional Performance on Sustainable Development

• NGOs are still perceived as the strongest contributors to sustainable development, with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Greenpeace leading in recognition.
• Institutional investors and the private sector are gaining more positive recognition, while national governments continue to be viewed negatively.
• Northern European governments (Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, UK, Netherlands, Finland) are the most highly rated in terms of national sustainability leadership.

3. Corporate Leaders in Sustainability

• Unilever, Patagonia, and Natura &Co are the top three corporate sustainability leaders, with Natura &Co making a significant rise in recognition.
• The top ten companies remain consistent with the 2020 ranking, including IKEA, Interface, Danone, Microsoft, Nestlé, Tesla, and Ørsted.
• Sustainability leadership among companies is becoming more diverse and regionally specific, with more recognition of local leaders in Asia-Pacific and Africa / Middle East.

4. Drivers of Corporate Sustainability Leadership

• The strongest driver of corporate sustainability leadership is integrating sustainability into the core business model and strategy.
• Other important factors include ambitious targets and SDG commitments, sustainable products and services, and supply chain management.
• North American and Latin American experts highlight a broader range of drivers compared to other regions.

5. NGO Leaders in Sustainability

• World Wildlife Fund is the most widely recognized NGO, with 53% of experts citing it as a leader.
• Greenpeace is the second most recognized NGO, while World Resources Institute holds third place.
• Fridays for Future, a youth-led climate movement, makes its debut on the list, indicating growing influence of grassroots initiatives.

6. Regional Recognition of Leaders

• Experts from different regions tend to recognize different sustainability leaders:
  • Europe and Asia-Pacific experts show a strong preference for World Wildlife Fund.
  • Latin America / Caribbean and North America experts identify Natura &Co and Patagonia as leading corporate sustainability examples, respectively.
  • Africa / Middle East experts highlight a broader range of companies, many of which are new to the list.

7. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sustainable Development Agenda

• Expert Predictions: The majority of experts no longer believe the pandemic will reduce the priority of sustainability, with only 24% expecting this.
• Main Effects Predicted:
  • More inequality and poverty (most cited by African and Latin American experts).
  • Increased attention to the environment, biodiversity, and climate (most cited by European experts).
  • More focus / shift in priorities and realization of potential for action are also noted.
• Quotes from Experts:
  • "Highlight the link between destruction of natural environment and spread of disease."
  • "Inequity of recovery due to vaccination disparities will result in further impacts on the most vulnerable countries and communities."
  • "If the world can find the money to deal with the economic and health impacts of the pandemic it must do the same for the climate crisis."

Key Information

• Survey Scope: The survey covers 72 countries, with a diverse representation of experts from different regions, especially increased participation from Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
• Methodology: Conducted online between April 29 and June 16, 2021, with a focus on both the urgency of issues and the performance of institutions.
• Trends: Sustainability leadership is becoming more distributed and regionally specific, with a notable rise in recognition of Natura &Co and Fridays for Future.
• Positive Outlook: Despite the ongoing pandemic, the survey indicates a growing optimism about the potential for sustainability progress, with increased awareness of the link between environmental health and societal well-being.

Conclusion

The 2021 survey underscores the heightened urgency of sustainable development challenges and the evolving landscape of leadership across sectors and regions. While NGOs remain the most recognized contributors, corporate sustainability is becoming more competitive and diverse, and the pandemic is increasingly seen as a catalyst for greater environmental awareness and action.