Catalyst – 2 in 3 US consumers are trading down to save money
Did you know that 2 out of 3 US consumers are currently trading down on their food and grocery purchases in order to save money? This trend has been identified…
The key to a happy workplace – Mental health insights
Guest Analysts - Deakin University This research was conducted by senior students from the Deakin University FreelancingHUB as part of the Catalyst social & environmental research program. The study investigated…
Catalyst – In conversation with Chobani
Candid conversations with ESG leaders It isn't easy to build a profitable business that also does good for people and the planet. In this series the Catalyst team talk to…
Catalyst – Which industries are leading in sustainability? (US, UK, Australia)
The Catalyst program investigates consumer opinions about, and response to, a broad range of social and environmental issues. In parallel, the Glow team (the res-tech that drives Catalyst) have created…
Catalyst – Are we failing children experiencing domestic and family violence?
Guest Analysts - Barnardos Australia & UrbisBarnardos Australia, a Not for Profit organisation which aims to end child abuse and neglect, and Urbis, an independent social research firm, have been…
Catalyst data – The Rise Of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes
Getting to the Meat of it – Why Consumers are Choosing Plant-Based SubstitutesResearch conducted by Catalyst, the social & environmental research program, investigates the growth of environmentally friendlier plant-based meat…
Finding Eco – consumers want sustainable household products without compromise
Savvy consumers want sustainability without compromise when it comes to eco-friendly household productsResearch conducted under the Catalyst, social & environmental research program, shows that whilst demand for eco-friendly household products…
Catalyst Curated Content – ESG insights & inspiration
Vegan alternatives from big brands Cadbury recently opened its doors in Soho to a popup showcasing its dairy-free all-vegan chocolate and is demonstrating that plant-based foods can also include favourite…
Cost of Living Rises to Become the Most Pressing Issue Across US, UK and Australia
Consumer opinion captured through the Catalyst program, which tracks social and environmental concerns has found that our anxiety over Covid is fading but being replaced by growing concern over cost-of-living…
Out of Stock & Out of Patience: Consumer response to Supply Chain Issues
As part of the Catalyst research program partner Glow investigated consumer response to out of stock issues.Never has the volatility of global supply chains been more apparent than it is right…
Carbon Offsetting, a Massive Opportunity for Retailers
The latest Catalyst research looks at awareness and interest in carbon offsetting among consumers across 3 markets (Australia, UK and the US). This finds awareness is below 50% but a large proportion of consumers (30%-50% depending on product type) are interested in offsetting their emissions, especially at checkout.
6 in 10 women feel the world is biased against them
The latest Catalyst research for this International Women’s Day looks at perspectives on gender inequality in Australia, UK and the US. The disturbing finding - over 6 in 10 women feel that the world is biased against them.
Australians feeling less connected to their local communities since returning to the office
In this post Guest Analyst Stu Spiers from Silverlining Strategy, looks at our Catalyst data from August 2021 onwards to investigate how connected Aussies feel to their local communities. In…
Covid reclaims title of most pressing concern as Omicron spreads
Looking back over the past 6 months at the Catalyst Sparkline and the issues that are of greatest concern to Australians, it has been encouraging to watch our collective anxieties…
Understanding consumer response to out-of-stock
The Stable is a commerce agency headquartered in Minneapolis, USA. The Stable’s client, a major brand in the vitamins and supplements category, required an investigation into two key areas of…
Beer lovers are on the move … valuing quality and sustainability over quantity
In this post Guest Analyst Samantha Reed from CryptoCycle, pioneers of digital recycling, looks at our growing passion for craft beer and investigates whether beer drinkers are as passionate about…
Catalyst Trends August to November
As Program Director of Catalyst, I have had the pleasure of setting up this program and working from behind the scenes to ensure that the program runs smoothly and provides…
Social and environmental issues research — November 2021 Report
Each month, we release valuable new data and reports showcasing the opinions of Australian consumers on more than 30 important social and environmental issues. This data is designed to help…
Australians are frustrated, yet hopeful, after COP26
In this post, Guest Analyst, Monica Gessner from research consultancy Instinct and Reason analyses the latest Catalyst data on sentiments of UK and Australian consumer sentiments on climate change post COP26.
Australians are starting to put their ethics where their investments are
Australians want the Morrison Government to take a stronger position on addressing climate change, with Glow research showing that two-thirds of respondents (67%) said the government should do more and…
