Who can have the most impact

When it comes to addressing the climate crisis, which of the following do you believe can have the greatest positive impact?

Respondents were given the following options: 

• National governments

• Larger companies and businesses

• Smaller businesses

• Local authorities/ cities

• Individuals, through their everyday choices

• Individuals, when organised collectively

• Global organisations and institutions

• Charities and NGOs

• The media

• Other, please specify 

Respondents demonstrated through their answers a theme of shared responsibility, with key focus on: 

31% - National government, compared to 29% in 2022 and 2021, and 27% in 2020.

21% - Large companies and business, compared to 22% in 2022, 25% in 2021 and 23% in 2020.

17% - Individuals through their everyday choices, compared to 22% in 2022, 15% in 2021 and 19% in 2020.

11% - Global organisations, compared to 14% in 2022, 12% in 2021 and 11% in 2020.

This year's survey shows that we feel that individuals and corporations have less ability to impact the climate crisis than in previous years, whilst the government has more. This shows the importance and power behind who we vote into government, and how impactful their environmental policies can be compared to our actions at an individual level.