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Public Expectations Rising for Government and Industry Protection of U.S. Consumers and EnvironmentAmid high-profile news of corporate misconduct, consumer safety concerns and shifting U.S. policies on environmental protection, Americans are placing greater responsibility on government, businesses and themselves to serve as environmental and social stewards, according to the eighth annual Sense & Sustainability® Study released today by G&S Business Communications (G&S). The G&S Sense & Sustainability Study was conducted online by YouGov Plc in August 2017 among 1,158 U.S. adults. "Corporate and social responsibility issues are at the heart of broader news stories, such as the harsh treatment of airline passengers, Silicon Valley's workplace disparities and gender pay gap, and White House policies on energy and the environment," said Ron Loch, G&S managing director and sustainability consulting leader. "Businesses and their supply chains are under public scrutiny for their environmental and societal impact, which means industry and government leaders must be prepared to address consumers, employees, investors and voters more directly as part of mainstream audiences. In the intense competition for audience attention, business communicators are best positioned to emotionally connect people with complex topics such as corporate social responsibility and sustainable investing." Key findings about U.S. public opinion include:
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G&S is a global business communications firm with expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability for advanced manufacturing, agribusiness and food, clean technology and energy, financial and business services, and home and building solutions industries. G&S has a long-established communications record in sustainability consulting, corporate social responsibility, and successfully launching and guiding the growth of green products, technologies and practices. The firm counsels a growing number of clients to help them align sustainability to their corporate strategies, produce compelling sustainability reports, and engage key stakeholders in constructive dialogue. To obtain a summary of the G&S Sense & Sustainability® Study, please visit the company's website. About G&S Business Communications G&S Business Communications is an independent business communications firm with headquarters in New York and offices in Chicago, Raleigh, N.C., and Basel, Switzerland. The firm's global network extends across more than 50 countries through its PROI Worldwide partnership. G&S integrates business and communications strategies, using a full range of communications services, to build sustainable relationships for clients along the entire value chain. We inspire action that drives results. For more information, please visit www.gscommunications.com About the G&S Sense & Sustainability® Study The 2017 G&S Sense & Sustainability Study is the firm's eighth annual survey of U.S. adults about business efforts to improve society and the environment through sustainable practices, products, or services. The survey was fielded online on behalf of G&S by YouGov Plc between August 2 and 3, 2017 among 1,158 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. All figures are weighted and are representative of all U.S. adults ages 18 and older. Data cited from earlier Sense & Sustainability studies were collected on behalf of G&S by Harris Poll. The 2016 study was conducted online within the United States between August 4 and 8, 2016 among 2,007 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. The 2015 study was conducted online within the United States between April 14 and 16, 2015 among 2,055 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. The 2014 study was conducted online between January 9-13, 2014 among 2,039 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. No estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Mary C. Buhay.
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