Veolia and Elabe Present the 2nd Edition of the Global Barometer of Ecological Transformation
April 22 2024 - 3:52AM
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"Ecological Transformation: Are We (Still)
Ready?"
Regulatory News:
Since 2022, Veolia (Paris:VIE), in partnership with Elabe, has
published the biennial Ecological Transformation Barometer, an
exclusive global opinion survey, focusing on the degree of
acceptability of ecological solutions and analyzing the obstacles
and levers for action to speed up the transformation. The survey
covers a sample representing more than half of the world's
population, distributed across five continents.
The second edition provides a unique insight into the
understanding of the consequences of climate change by people
around the world. They express growing concern for their health and
perceive a threat to their living conditions in the face of
environmental challenges. Aware of these dangers, people worldwide
are calling for action.
To address these challenges, populations assert their readiness
to accept necessary changes to scale up existing solutions to
combat climate change and pollution. Their desire to act is
motivated by the need to protect against environmental and climate
crises. They consider that the cost of inaction will be much higher
than that of action.
*** Find the full results for France and
Worldwide at this link ***
Key Global Results
- 97% of the world's inhabitants believe that health is
the primary concern when it comes to local decisions on water,
waste, and energy, ahead of the final price.
- 64% of the world’s inhabitants feel vulnerable to health
risks caused by climate change. These health risks manifest in
increased infectious diseases, pollution, decreased quality of
food, and mental health issues.
- 67% of the world’s inhabitants believe that a solution
that promotes the preservation of their health would encourage them
to change their habits or accept a slightly higher cost.
- 66% of the world’s inhabitants are convinced that
inaction will cost humanity more than ecological action.
"We stand at a crossroads. Faced with the climate challenge,
radical action and ecological pause collide. Both present major
social, economic, and ecological risks. Veolia offers a third way:
ecology that transforms our economies to protect populations.
Ecological transformation cannot, and must not, occur without the
citizens of the world. Listening helps to understand the concerns
and needs of everyone, to identify the levers of change that are
not only acceptable but desirable, and to find meaning and
motivation for change in building a sustainable future,"
said Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia. "The
results of the second edition of the Barometer of Ecological
Transformation testify to a global public opinion firmly focused on
action. There is a high level of expectation for the protection of
our health through the elimination of pollution and the protection
of our territories from extreme climatic phenomena. This is the
lesson that will guide our actions in the years to come."
For Bernard Sananès, President of the research and consulting
institute Elabe:
"While voices are rising in many countries calling for an
ecological pause, the second edition of the barometer of ecological
transformation reveals a global public opinion mostly convinced
that inaction will cost humanity more than the investments
necessary for ecological transition. Across all continents,
populations fear a deterioration of their living conditions and are
afraid of falling ill due to pollution. In 18 months, the failure
of ecological imagination and the perceived lack of concrete
results have pushed many countries into fatalism. But everywhere,
the protection of health has become a powerful lever to create a
desire for ecology and to accept behavior changes or the additional
costs of ecological solutions."
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ABOUT THE METHODOLOGY
The survey was conducted in 26 countries across 5
continents, reaching more than 29,500 individuals (between
1,000 and 2,000 per country). Countries were chosen for their
demographic weight, their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions,
and to ensure diversity in ecological political and cultural
backgrounds. Overall, these countries represent nearly 60% of the
world's population and 67% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The survey was conducted online from October 17 to December 6,
2023. For each of the 26 countries, a representative sample of
residents aged 18 and over was gathered. Frequency: the barometer
is published every 18 months (allowing for long-term evolution of
representations, opinions, and behaviors).
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ABOUT ELABE
Elabe is an independent research and consulting firm founded in
2015 by Bernard Sananès. For businesses, professional actors, and
media outlets, it conducts numerous studies in France and
internationally, particularly on societal issues and matters
relevant to public debate. www.elabe.fr @elabe_fr
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ABOUT VEOLIA
Veolia's ambition is to become the benchmark company for
ecological transformation. With nearly 218,000 employees on five
continents, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical
solutions for managing water, waste and energy that help to
radically change the world. Through its three complementary
activities, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources,
preserving available resources and renewing them. In 2023, the
Veolia group served 113 million people with drinking water and 103
million with wastewater services, produced 42 terawatt-hours of
energy and recovered 63 million metric tons of waste. Veolia
Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) generated consolidated sales of
€45.3 billion in 2023. www.veolia.com
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