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: 

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

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

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

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