ICC survey results – what researchers think about climate change

 Presented by Louise McLaren from the ICC, tune into this webinar to discover what research professionals think about climate change in a professional and organisational capacity. The attitudinal survey showed that:

• Overwhelmingly, research professionals are in agreement that the planet is facing a crisis (95% agree/agree strongly that this is the case)
• But there is hope: 82% agree/agree strongly that they believe we still have time to make a difference to the climate outlook for the planet
• In a work capacity, research professionals are generally positive that their organisations care about climate change, but the data paints a picture that more could be done at a company level

• Researchers recognise there is more they could do personally in their work: only 39% agree or agree strongly that they are doing all they can to tackle climate change in their work life
• But there are barriers here too: most notably lacking confidence they have the necessary knowledge to make a difference
• For employers, it’s worth considering that 80% agree or agree strongly that knowing their company is implementing measures to reduce its carbon footprint would make them feel better about their work

Finally, this data provides a call to action for all of us: 78% agree or agree strongly that they believe that the research sector should use its power of influence more effectively to address climate change.

See a sneak preview of the results of the ICC attitudinal survey here

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