Our latest People & Climate Change report unpacks this new reality: from growing fatigue and conditional support, to rising expectations toward governments and businesses, and the impact of economic and geopolitical pressures on public attitudes.

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6 key findings from this year's report      
 

As temperatures rise, the individual responsibility to act has fallen
 

The past 11 years have been the warmest on record... but people increasingly place less and less responsibility on individuals to act. 
 

Short-term fear is countering long-term preparation

While climate concern remains present, more immediate risks are dominating our concerns.   
  

The energy transition is at a crossroads

Public support for transitioning to clean energy is increasingly conditional, contingent on affordability, reliability, and security trade-offs. 
 

Values-based shopping is growing despite price pressures and political backlash
 

In both the US and Canada, a growing share of purchasers now factor in sustainability considerations when making purchases. 
      
Initial signs that rising oil prices may boost EV purchase.
 

Price remains the biggest barrier to buying a 100% electric car, but rising oil prices are pushing some to take the leap. 
 

The quiet integration of ESG 
 

Fear of backlash has led companies toward an approach of 'strategic silence'. But behind the scenes, ESG continues to be embedded throughout business.