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?? The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) highlighted the evolving diplomatic landscape of climate action, with a new $300bn annual commitment and a focus on climate finance and carbon markets. As we anticipate COP30 in Brazil, the role of businesses and smaller coalitions becomes crucial. Here’s what we learned in Baku and what to look out for as Brazil picks up the mantle for COP30 in 2025: https://lnkd.in/evXE8ZWc #COP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NavigateChange #fgsglobal

The 2024 election showed a rightward shift across many voter groups, including among Latinos. But was this change as pronounced for Latino voters as initially reported? Our FGS Prospero experts believe it is far more nuanced than that - and they analyzed the latest research to paint a more complete picture of Latino voting priorities. For more insights - or to understand how these trends might continue to impact consumer behaviors and business activity in the year to come - contact [email protected].

This week, geopolitical and consumer trends are making waves in Asia. Washington’s China hawks take center stage in US policymaking, while China's Singles’ Day sales reflect shifting consumer priorities amid economic challenges. In other highlights: ?? Japan commits $65 billion to boost its semiconductor and AI industries. ?? A Southeast Asian lens on the US election emphasizes regional pragmatism over politics. ?? China has launched a $1.4 trillion (10 trillion yuan) stimulus package to ease financial strains on local governments. For more insights, subscribe to our Asia in Context newsletter: https://lnkd.in/espbGSKi #fgsglobal #asiaincontext

With political and social infrastructure under strain, corporate CEOs and boards are stepping up to tackle urgent civic agendas. Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) are pivotal in this effort. CCOs interpret public sentiment and shape corporate responses, viewing business challenges within broader contexts. To succeed in today’s stakeholder economy, CCOs need to do five things well: communicate, lead, engage, advise, and reflect. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7S3UPqR #CorporateLeadership #StakeholderEconomy #StrategicCommunications #EngageStakeholders

"The future of antitrust enforcement, much like the rest of government, is that personnel is policy." FGS Global's Partner & Global Head of Competition Josh Tzuker,?former?Chief of Staff of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, shares his expert view into the shifting policy landscape we will see under Trump's administration, and guidance for how businesses should prepare. Read Josh's insights: https://lnkd.in/eFb7dJ9V

FGS Global has been recognized as 'Company of the Year' at the British Business Awards in Japan. This achievement is a testament to our hardworking team and the unwavering support of our incredible clients. Thank you to the BCCJ - The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan and British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom for this prestigious honour. Congratulations to all the winners! ?? https://lnkd.in/e6nnEEhk #BBA2024 #FGSGlobalJapan

FGS Global was honored to join the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Chief Legal Officer Advisory Council, which brought together Chief Legal Officers from Fortune 500 companies to explore #AI's risks and opportunities. William Edgar, Partner at FGS, joined Sebastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer at Salesforce, for a dynamic panel moderated by NACD's own Kimberly Simpson exploring “Emerging Legal and Reputational Issues Around AI.” They discussed: - How and when boards should consider AI’s disruptive potential as part of their oversight and preparedness responsibilities, and what kind of risks they should be working to mitigate - The challenges facing CLOs and General Counsels as they evaluate AI projects, and why reputational risk is a key guiding star - The practical issues facing board members looking to leverage AI technologies appropriately and safely Thank you to NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) for a wonderful and enlightening event! Discover more AI insights or learn how FGS Global can help you successfully navigate the fast-changing AI landscape on our website >> https://lnkd.in/e5G9rQzG

Recently our Hong Kong office hosted a thought-provoking discussion on "Demonstrating impact with sustainability strategies in Asia". We were delighted to have Mark Harper and Jonathan Waite share their expertise, with FGS Global’s Kirsten Molyneux and Taylor Brown moderating. Key insights: ?? ESG data's role in decision-making ?? Hong Kong's opportunities in sustainability ?? Need for collective net zero efforts ?? Value of open stakeholder dialogue ?? Balanced, pragmatic sustainability approaches. If you’re interested in learning more about how stakeholder and growth priorities can be more deeply embedded into sustainability and communication strategies in Asia, connect with our team today. #FGSGlobal #ImpactInvesting #CorporateResponsibility #Sustainability #ESG #navigatechange

Donald Trump has been elected, Republicans have claimed the Senate, and the House of Representatives remains as-yet undecided…how did we get here, and what does it mean for the future? FGS Global's panel of political experts recap the latest insights from the US Election and apply our #AlternativeFutures framework to help businesses make sense of what's next: https://lnkd.in/exCPbZRQ

Which industries come out on top when it comes to stakeholder reputation? In our latest research, two industries stand out: Fashion & Luxury and Technology. Both sectors are overrepresented in the Top 25 of EURO STOXX 50 companies by reputation. These sectors are capitalizing on their ability to communicate their value effectively to stakeholders, standing as prime examples of how industries can thrive by building a strong, sustainable reputation. Curious about your industry's position in our ranking? Download our latest INSIQHTS report to find out: https://lnkd.in/eF-BdBYt #IQSuite #INSIQHTS #reputationmanagement #communications #FGSGlobal #ourinsightsyourimpact