{"id":57303,"date":"2023-10-12T14:41:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=57303"},"modified":"2023-10-12T14:42:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:42:01","slug":"epson-global-climate-barometer-reveals-climate-change-as-the-top-global-concern-technology-seen-as-an-enabler-to-solve-the-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2023\/10\/epson-global-climate-barometer-reveals-climate-change-as-the-top-global-concern-technology-seen-as-an-enabler-to-solve-the-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Epson Global Climate Barometer Reveals Climate Change as the Top Global Concern, Technology Seen as an Enabler to Solve the Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Los Alamitos, CA (Oct. 12, 2023)<\/em> \u2013 The results of this year\u2019s \u201cEpson Global Climate Barometer\u201d are in, and it captures views of over 30,000 people in 39 countries, attempting to better understand global responses to climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey reveals that while more people now cite climate change as a major global issue over any other, the issue that seems to be plaguing more than half of U.S. respondents most are the economic challenges facing the country, followed by climate change. As the U.S. has experienced record-breaking temperatures in recent months, with this trend expected to continue, with more extreme heat waves, wildfires and droughts predicted in the coming years, a majority of Americans surveyed are optimistic that a climate disaster will be averted in their lifetime (52%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"687\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/epson2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57305\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/epson2.png 687w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/epson2-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/epson2-200x200.png 200w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/epson2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in its third year, the Barometer is published as evidence grows of catastrophic climate change: with record high sea temperatures; record low levels of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice; and extreme climate events across the world. As we approach COP 28, a United Nations Climate Change Conference in the UAE, Epson this year specifically focused on the unique perspectives of those born since the first COP in 1995 \u2013 the \u201cEco Generation\u201d \u2013 exploring their experiences and needs as they act to tackle climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe world is acknowledging that climate change is one of the biggest and most challenging issues of our lives. And while we should be optimistic that action will lead to positive change, we must not let this optimism limit our actions, but inspire them,\u201d said Kendra Jones, chief legal and chief sustainability officer, Epson America. \u201cWe believe technology is part of the answer, but the solutions need to be affordable and collaborative.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Survey Optimism Level Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"685\" height=\"116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Epson3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57304\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Epson3.png 685w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Epson3-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Climate Action and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked what positive climate actions they already take, the Eco Generation records lower levels of action than the global average in nine of the 14 categories. While climate-positive action is widespread, there are groups of respondents who state that they will never act across key areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the U.S., Americans are already taking the following top actions to mitigate the climate emergency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use more reusable goods, i.e., reusable shopping bags (53%)<\/li><li>Improved recycling habits (53%)<\/li><li>Reduced plastic use (51%)<\/li><li>Planning to switch to renewable energy in the future (42%)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Barometer respondents see technology as the most important weapon in the fight against catastrophic climate change. When asked what they believed was the most important thing that a business could do to tackle the issue, in the U.S., 44% cited investment in environmental technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs adverse impacts accelerate, now more than ever, we need to understand attitudes towards ongoing climate change. Epson is fully committed to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 through positive climate action \u2013 and to delivering solutions that enrich lives and build a better world,\u201d said Yasunori Ogawa, global president of Epson. \u201cThe Global Climate Barometer gives us insights into how climate change transforms the ways we live \u2013 and how we can all combat it. We believe listening to the younger generation will help governments, communities and companies better align positive action to support those for whom climate change has been a lifelong reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Epson\u2019s 2023 Global Climate Barometer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Epson\u2019s 2023 Global Climate Barometer surveyed 30,294 general respondents aged 16+ (weighted by age) across 39 markets. The survey was conducted by Censuswide with the data collected between July 13-25, 2023. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct which is based on the ESOMAR principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Epson<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/epson.com\">Epson <\/a>is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson\u2019s goal is to become carbon-negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by the Japan-based <a href=\"http:\/\/global.epson.com\/\">Seiko Epson Corporation<\/a>, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, California, is Epson\u2019s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Los Alamitos, CA (Oct. 12, 2023) \u2013 The results of this year\u2019s \u201cEpson Global Climate Barometer\u201d are in, and it captures views of over 30,000 people in 39 countries, attempting to better understand global responses to climate change. The survey reveals that while more people now cite climate change as a major global issue over any other, the issue that seems to be plaguing more than half of U.S. respondents most are the economic challenges facing the country, followed by climate change. As the U.S. has experienced record-breaking temperatures in recent months, with this trend expected to continue, with more extreme heat waves, wildfires and droughts predicted in the coming years, a majority of Americans surveyed are optimistic that a climate disaster will be averted in their lifetime (52%). Now in its third year, the Barometer is published as evidence grows of catastrophic climate change: with record high sea temperatures; record low levels of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice; and extreme climate events across the world. As we approach COP 28, a United Nations Climate Change Conference in the UAE, Epson this year specifically focused on the unique perspectives of those born since the first COP in 1995 \u2013 the \u201cEco Generation\u201d \u2013 exploring their experiences and needs as they act to tackle climate change. \u201cThe world is acknowledging that climate change is one of the biggest and most challenging issues of our lives. And while we should be optimistic that action will lead to positive change, we must not let this optimism limit our actions, but inspire them,\u201d said Kendra Jones, chief legal and chief sustainability officer, Epson America. \u201cWe believe technology is part of the answer, but the solutions need to be affordable and collaborative.\u201d Survey Optimism Level Highlights Climate Action and Technology When asked what positive climate actions they already take, the Eco Generation records lower levels of action than the global average in nine of the 14 categories. While climate-positive action is widespread, there are groups of respondents who state that they will never act across key areas. In the U.S., Americans are already taking the following top actions to mitigate the climate emergency: Use more reusable goods, i.e., reusable shopping bags (53%) Improved recycling habits (53%) Reduced plastic use (51%) Planning to switch to renewable energy in the future (42%) Barometer respondents see technology as the most important weapon in the fight against catastrophic climate change. When asked what they believed was the most important thing that a business could do to tackle the issue, in the U.S., 44% cited investment in environmental technologies. \u201cAs adverse impacts accelerate, now more than ever, we need to understand attitudes towards ongoing climate change. Epson is fully committed to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 through positive climate action \u2013 and to delivering solutions that enrich lives and build a better world,\u201d said Yasunori Ogawa, global president of Epson. \u201cThe Global Climate Barometer gives us insights into how climate change transforms the ways we live \u2013 and how we can all combat it. We believe listening to the younger generation will help governments, communities and companies better align positive action to support those for whom climate change has been a lifelong reality.\u201d About Epson\u2019s 2023 Global Climate Barometer Epson\u2019s 2023 Global Climate Barometer surveyed 30,294 general respondents aged 16+ (weighted by age) across 39 markets. The survey was conducted by Censuswide with the data collected between July 13-25, 2023. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct which is based on the ESOMAR principles. ### About EpsonEpson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson\u2019s goal is to become carbon-negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, California, is Epson\u2019s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[180],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57303"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57303"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57307,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57303\/revisions\/57307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}