State of Science Index 2022
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Science Matters
3M State of Science Index Manifesto
Science matters to 3M because it is how we solve the world’s
greatest challenges to transform businesses, improve lives andmake our world a better place. In tandem with our principles,science enables us to lead societal change - to make the world
safer, healthier, greener and brighter.
Science matters to society because exponential population
growth will bring future challenges that only science can solve.
Science should matter to people because our daily lives andfuture quality of life depend on it. But does it?
Since 2018, we have tracked how the world values sciencethrough the proprietary 3M State of Science Index (SOSI) - a
global, original research survey to explore the image of science.
Insights from the study power 3M’s science advocacy efforts
around the world.

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Evolution of the State of Science Index
Wave 1
2018

Wave 2
2019

Wave 32020

Fielded June 14-August 26, 2017

Benchmarked perceptions, sentiment and trust towardscience around the world for the first time.

Tracked whether and how perceptions of science havechanged over one year.

Wave 62022

Fielded September 27, 2021– December 17, 2021

YEAR 5
Fielded August 19-October 22, 2019

Probed deeper into timely topics around the world,such as STEM inequity, sustainability, etc.

Wave 42020

Fielded July 22-August 16, 2020

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Fielded February 2, 2021–March 23, 2021

Sought to understand and forecast the long-term impact
of COVID-19 on perceptions of science.

Fielded July 13-September 10, 2018

BeforeCOVID-19

During
COVID-19
Pulse

Wave 5
2021

Moves beyond COVID-19 to explore the future of scienceand capture sentiment related to 3M’s core brandpriorities of STEM equity, health equity,
upskilling/trades, and environmental
justice/sustainability.

Aimed to understand how perceptions of science haveshifted since the onset of COVID-19.

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Who and where
we’re surveying in
2022
Who?
1,000 General Population
respondents per country

Where?
17 Countries:
US

MexicoFranceCanada

Japan

UAE

UK

Singapore

Italy

Oversample of Gen Z (16-24) in the US

GermanySouth Korea

Colombia

Oversample of Black/African Americans
and Hispanic Americans in the US

PolandChina

Australia

BrazilIndia

about 10% of respondents are considered Opinion Leaders

NEW in 2022 – Expanded US sample to analyze the results acrossthe following key segments in a more granular way:

* When comparisons across previous waves of data are made, the 10-country tracking average is used, rather than the 17-Country average. This average ismade up of all countries we have consistently surveyed across all five waves (Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, UK, US)© 3M 2021

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4Additional survey methodology details
Survey methodology &timing2022 Global
Global trends:
2018 – 2022
(6 waves)

20-minute survey, combination offline and online interviewing*• Fielding/interviewing completed September 27, 2021–December 17, 2021
• Data processing, quality control checking, and weighting completed December 18, 2021-January 10, 2022

17-country average• All data that that is not tracking, and that we are not comparing with previous waves, is represented by the 17-country global average.

10-country tracking average•

When comparisons across previous waves of data are made, the 10-country tracking average is used, rather than the 17-country average. Thisaverage is made up of all countries we have consistently surveyed across all six waves.**At the 95% confidence level

Margin of error•••

Data in this report

Unless otherwise noted, all data in this report is from the 2022 survey.

Science wasdefined as:

Science is the process of pursuing knowledge about the world and how things in the world work through logicallygathering, observing, experimenting and applying truths on a particular subject.

17-country average: +/- 0.8 percentage points
10-country average: +/- 1.0 percentage points
Each individual country: +/- 3.10 percentage points* Slight weighting was done on demographics for each country to achieve better national representation and ensure sample is consistent year over year.
**Changes made to countries surveyed over waves: From wave 1 to wave 2, two countries were removed (France and Spain) and replaced with Saudi Arabia and South Korea. From wave 3 to 4, South Africa and India were not included, andUAE was added. From wave 4 to 5, Spain was replaced with France and Colombia, Australia and Italy were added for the first time.
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5Setting the scene
We have entered a point in time in which living with a global pandemic
represents the world's 'new' normal. As we acclimated to this new normal, did
our new-found trust in science (driven by the pandemic) continue to thrive?
Or did pandemic fatigue set in and return us to a state of indifference?
Appreciation for science did continue in 2022 - and its impact on our lives
remains palpable, highly relevant and deeply personal. Mutations such as
Delta and Omicron likely serve as a reminder of our dependence on science togo about our everyday lives. But the spotlight on science has shifted with thearrival of a new theme in 2022 – and one that may pose the biggest threat wehave seen to the image of science: Misinformation.
This issue is all-the-more important because people increasingly recognize theintersection between science and social impact as they look to science tosolve problems beyond the pandemic, such as health equity, STEM equity andsustainability.

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6Our global themes for 2022:
Image of science

High trust in science holds steady, but misinformation threatens scientific credibility
STEM equity

Upskilling andtrade skills

Sustainability

Health equity

Future technology

There is significant
work to be done toimprove diversity
and inclusion in
STEM.

Skilled trades havean image problem–people do not see
career growth.

Climate change ispersonal –manyfear displacement
as a result of
extreme weather.

Improving accessto quality
healthcare is a toppriority for
science.

Innovation andtransparency will
drive scienceappreciation in the
future.

While people claim diversity inscience is important, their views
on representation in science forgender, POC and LGBTQ+ do notalign.

Employers have a responsibility
to offer upskilling opportunities,
especially in digital skills, topromote career advancement.

Expectations are high – science,
corporations and communities
all need to be a part of building
a sustainable future.

Addressing the social drivers ofhealth will help to close
inequitable gaps within care.

Artificial intelligence, whileconsidered exciting, also sparks
concerns in many people.
Demonstrating ethical andtransparent use of newtechnologies will be crucial tomaintain trust.

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Image ofscienceScientists are still trusted, and people want to hear more fromthem
Trust in science and scientists
Completely/somewhat agree
I trust Science

I trust Scientists
90%

86%

90%

87%
85%

81%
79%

2018

91%

2019

86%

86%

86%

2020
Pandemic Pulse

2021

2022

80%

2020
Pre-Pandemic• Interest
Men trust sciencemore
is high:than women (92% vs.
83%
86%)
want people
to hearsay
more• “IWhitethattheyscientists
trust science
more
from
about
thanwork”
Black Americans
their(89% vs. 85%)

Q2. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I trust science; I trust scientists – Agree Summary- Base= 2022 10-Country
Tracking Average (10,127) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021; 2021 10-Country Tracking Average (10,045) Fielded Feb-Mar 2021; 2020 Pandemic Pulse 10Country Tracking Average (10,081) Fielded Jul-Aug 2020; 2020 Pre-Pandemic 10-Country Tracking Average (10,071) Fielded Aug-Oct 2019; 2019 10Country Tracking Average (10,015) Fielded Jul-Sep 2018; 2018 10-Country Tracking Average (10,026) Fielded Jun-Aug 2017
Q5. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? I want to hear more from scientists about their work – Agree Summary –Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Scientists are the most credible source for scientific information,
followed closely by medical professionals% who believe scientific information coming from each source:
Mostly believe:
85%

Mixed believe & skeptical:

Mostly skeptical:

84%
77%

74%
64%

63%

60%
46%

Scientists &engineers*

Medical/Documentaries
healthcare
professionals*

Teachers*

PublicMy regular news Friends or family
health officials^
outlets

Colleagues

44%

Company
websites

26%

25%

Politicians^

Social media
posts

20%

Celebrities* New option asked in 2022 use 17-Country Average^ Not asked in UAE
Q4. When you read or hear something about science from each of the following sources, are you more likely to be skeptical of it or believe it? Believe it Summary - Base= Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021; 2022 10-Country Tracking Average (10,127) Fielded
Sept-Dec 2021

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10Complete trust in news stories is low across topics – but trust in
stories about science leads the pack
% who completely trust news stories about the following topics:

31%

Science26%

Sports26%

Health17%16%Entertainment

Finance/Economics

13%

Public Affairs/Policy

Q6. To what extent, if at all, do you trust news stories (i.e., in online, print or broadcast/ TV news outlets) about each of the following topics? Base=
2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Science is more relevant to younger generations
Since 2018, the importance of science has risen 8 points. Younger generations (61% of Gen Z + Millennials) are more likely than older
generations (53% of Gen X + Baby Boomers) to agree that science is very important to their everyday lives.
Science is very important to me in my everyday life
% agree

55%

56%
52%

44%

39%
of people think a lot about the
impact of science in their everyday
lives

46%
42%

vs. 31% 2020 Pre-Pandemic
2018

2019

2020
2020
Pre-Pandemic Pandemic Pulse

2021

2022

8 pts

Q1. Thinking about the present-day, how important do you feel science is to you in your everyday life? - Very important Summary - Base= 2022 10Country Tracking Average (10,127) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021; 2021 10-Country Tracking Average (10,045) Fielded Feb-Mar 2021; 2020 Pandemic Pulse
10-Country Tracking Average (10,081) Fielded Jul-Aug 2020; 2020 Pre-Pandemic 10-Country Tracking Average (10,071) Fielded Aug-Oct 2019; 201910-Country Tracking Average (10,015) Fielded Jul-Sep 2018; 2018 10-Country Tracking Average (10,026) Fielded Jun-Aug 2017
Q3. How much do you think about the impact of science in your everyday life? Base= 2022 10 -Country Tracking Average (10,127) Fielded Sept-Dec
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12We continue to fiercely stand-up for science today

2020

2020

Pre-Pandemic

Pandemic Pulse

20%

54%

I stand up for science
when debating its
merits with others

COVID-19 has mademe more likely to
advocate for science

2021

2022

75%

75%

I defend science
when someone isquestioning it

I defend science whensomeone isquestioning it2020 Pre-Pandemic: Q18. Which, if any, of the following do you do to support science activities and advancing scientific discoveries? Select all that
apply. Base:= 2020 Pre-Pandemic 14-Country Average (14,105)
2020 Pandemic Pulse: Q16. Has the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak made you more or less likely to advocate for science? – More likely Summary –Base= Base= 2020 Pandemic Pulse 11-Country Average (11,082)
Q5. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? - I defend science when someone is questioning it – Agree
Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021; 2021 17-Country Average (17,090) Fielded Feb-Mar 2021

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Science skepticism rose slightly in 2022
“I am skeptical of science”% agree

2020
Pre-Pandemic
2019
2018

35%
33%

29%

2020
Pandemic Pulse

2022
2021

28%

29%
27%

Q2. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? – I am skeptical of science. – Agree Summary – Base= 2022 10Country Tracking Average (10,127) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021; Base= 2021 10-Country Tracking Average (10,045) Fielded Feb-Mar 2021; 2020 Pandemic
Pulse 10-Country Tracking Average (10,081) Fielded Jul-Aug 2020; 2020 Pre-Pandemic 10-Country Tracking Average (10,071) Fielded Aug-Oct 2019;2019 10-Country Tracking Average (10,015) Fielded Jul-Sep 2018; 2018 10-Country Tracking Average (10,026) Fielded Jun-Aug 2017

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Misinformation and disinformation are pervasive, regardless ofplatform or subject

85%
agree there is widespreadmisinformation* in social
media today
and72%
agree there is widespreadmisinformation* in traditional
news today*By “misinformation” below, we mean false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately meant to sway views/opinions.
Q10. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about misinformation? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198)
Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Platform matters: people do not trust science facts on social media
as much as on traditional media

75%

44%

Trust science-based
facts published in
traditional news

Trust science-based
facts published onsocial media

Q7. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? - I trust science-based facts published in social media (i.e.,
Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, etc.); I trust science-based facts published in the news (i.e., in online, print or broadcast/ TV news outlets).
Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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16Perception of science as being divisive for people with opposing
views is a growing trend
Science unifies people with opposing
views

2022

2021

Vs.

Science divides people
with opposing views

61%

39%

- 6ppts+ 6ppts

67%

33%

Q48. Which of the following statements are you more likely to agree with? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Yet, we can agree there are consequences if people do not value
science or trust news about science
Top 3 consequences if people do not trust stories about sciencepublished in the news:

83%
Agree that there are negative
consequences to society
if people do not value science(Among those who agree there are negative consequences)

61% More public health crises
57% More division within society

53% Increase in the severity of climate change effects

Q5. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? - There are negative consequences for society if people do notvalue science. Base= 2022 10-Country Tracking Average (10,127) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021
Q9. What do you think are the top consequences if people do not trust stories about science published in the news (i.e., in o nline, print or
broadcast/ TV news outlets)? Please select top three. Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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STEM
equity+Key challenges to pursuing a STEM education include access andaffordability
Top barriers to students pursuing a STEM education% selected76%

Access (NET)*

84%
47%

Inability to afford a strong STEM education
Students having too many personal
responsibilities to focus on a STEM education

37%

Bias/prejudice (NET)**^
Nothing is standing in the way of students
accessing a strong STEM education in school

Believe there are barriers tostudents pursuing a STEM
education

33%

16%

^ Not asked in UAE* Access NET includes “Lack of STEM classes offered in school”, “Not enough STEM educators/teachers” and “Lack of internet ac cess”** Bias/prejudice NET includes “Bias/prejudice against girls pursuing STEM” and “Bias/prejudice against ethnic/racial minorit ies pursuing STEM”
Q19. What do you believe are the top barriers, if any, standing in the way of students currently accessing a strong science, technology, engineering or math
(STEM) education within your country? Select top three. Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Top roadblocks to a STEM career are self-doubt, bias andrepresentation
Following an inability to afford a STEM education (39%) and a lack of access tostrong STEM classes (32%) the top barriers to pursuing a STEM career are:(Among those who considered a STEM career, but are not currently in a STEM field)

I do/did not believe I am/was smart enough (25%)

More thanExperienced bias or discrimination (NET) (22%)

1 in 3not currently in a STEM field, haveconsidered pursuing STEM (37%)

I don't know anyone who worked in STEM that looks like me (19%)

Q24. Have you ever considered pursuing a career in STEM? Base= Those who do not work in STEM 2022 17 -Country Average (7,558) Fielded Sept-Dec
2021
Q25. What stopped/is stopping you from pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM)? Select all that apply. Base= Those whohave considered a career in STEM but didn’t go into STEM 2022 17 -Country Average (2,718) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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21Corporations should contribute to STEM
education – and start early
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Create resources for children to get involved in science at an
early age (33%)#2Host programs like internships, summer camps, and workshops tohelp students pursue STEM (24%)#3Help to ensure underrepresented students have equal access to
STEM education (22%)#4Provide grants/scholarships to underrepresented students(19%)

Q22. What is the number ONE action corporations should prioritize most around science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) education? Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Diversity and inclusion in STEM – more needs to be done

86% are hopeful that
because of science, 2021
will be a better
87%year than2020 It is important to increase
diversity and inclusion in
STEM fields

79% believe science will
make their lives better in
the next five71%
years
Underrepresented minority
groups often do not receive
equal access to STEM
education^^ Not asked in UAE
Q27. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is important to increase diversity and inclusion in s cience, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) fields?– Agree Summary. Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021
Q20. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? - Underrepresented minority groups often do not receive equal
access to science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) education – Agree Summary. Base= 2022 Total not in UAE (16,196) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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There are significant gaps in the STEM workforce, and they are not
improving
GenderRacial/Ethnic

LGBTQ+

53%

44%

39%

Believe this gap exists in the
STEM workforce

Believe this gap exists in the
STEM workforce^

Believe this gap exists in the
STEM workforce^

Of those that believe this gap
exists,Of those that believe this gap
exists,Of those that believe this gap
exists,

44%

48%

51%

believe it is staying thesame or getting worse

believe it is staying thesame or getting worse^

believe it is staying thesame or getting worse^^ Not asked in UAE
Q32. Do you believe the following gaps exist in the STEM workforce? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021
Q33. Do you believe the following gaps in the STEM workforce are getting better, worse or staying the same Base= Those who believe there are gaps:
Gender (9,149); Racial/Ethnicity (7,145); LGBTQ+ (6,366) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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24Women are a source of untapped potential, but lack encouragement
and support to stay in STEM fields

84%

81%

66%

62%

More needs to be done
to encourage and keep
women/girls engaged in
STEM education

Women are a source of
untapped potential in
the STEM workforce

Women are leaving
STEM job positions
because they do notreceive enough support

Women/girls are morediscouraged frompursuing engineeringthan other sciencefieldsQ20. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? - Agree Summary. Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198)
Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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25Men do not see gender inequities as clearly as women, which
represents an opportunity for advocacy
Women% agreeVs.

Men% agreeDifference

More needs to be done to encourage and keep
women/girls engaged in STEM education

87%+6ppts81%

Women are a source of untapped potential in the
STEM workforce

84%+5ppts79%

Women are leaving STEM job positions because
they do not receive enough support

71%+10ppts

61%

Women/girls are more discouraged from pursuingengineering than other science fields

65%+6ppts59%

Q20. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? - Agree Summary. Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198)
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Science companies should do more when it comes todiversity to have greater societal impact

88%

84%

The scientific community should
do more to attract a diverse
workforce

Science companies would havegreater positive impact onsociety if there was greater
diversity and representation
within their workforce

Q27. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Upskilling andtrade skills

Skilled trades are needed and offer job opportunities

91%

82%

Agree the workforce needs
more skilled trade workers

Agree there is a lot ofopportunity in skilled trades

Q31. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about skilled trades? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198)
Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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We trust trade schools, and most believe the earning potential for a
trade education is on par with a 4-year degree

71%83%
Trust vocational/trade schools to givethem the education needed to have a
successful career

Believe they would earn as much money in askilled trade as they would in a career that
requires a degree from a traditional 4-year
university/college

Q31. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about skilled trades? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198)
Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Yet, many would not pursue a skilled trade – suggesting an image
problem
Countries with highest rates of agreement:
India: 87%
Poland: 83%
Germany and UAE: 81% (tied)

68%
Respect people who pursue
skilled trades, but would not
pursue one themselves

Countries with lowest rates of agreement:
Mexico and France: 59% (tied)
Colombia and South Korea: 55% (tied)

Brazil and Italy: 48% (tied)

Q31. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about skilled trades? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198)
Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Following “other passions” is the top barrier to pursuing a skilledtrade
Top 5 reasons why people do not pursue a skilled trade
Among those who do not have a skilled trade career% selected

37%
28%

24%

19%

I had other passions I wanted toI couldn't afford a
There isn't enough career growth I didn't know skilled trades were
pursue for a career
trade/vocational school to learn aopportunity
a career option
skilled trade18%

I don't think I would makeenough money

Q30. What is stopping you/stopped you from pursuing a career in a skilled trade? Base = Those who said they have thought abou t pursuing a skilled
trade career but don’t currently have one or those who said they have never thought about it (13,537) Fielded Sept-Dec 2021

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Employees expect paid skills training, especially as digital skills foster
career growth

89% believe employers should offer financial support or
reimbursement to employees for upskilling

75% believe their digital skills will help them grow in their career

64% worry about being able to keep up in a job market that is
becoming increasingly dependent on digital skills

Q16. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Sustainability

People want science to solve environmental issues the mostTop 5 issues science should solve% selected

58%

56%

55%

54%

40%

The effects of climate change

Clean water supply/sanitation

Air quality

Equal access to quality healthcare

Hunger

Q46. Beyond solving the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, which, if any, of the following issues do you most want science to help s olve? Please
select top four. Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Environmental concerns have intensified over the past year
Top environmental issues people are more concerned compared to
one year ago% selected

5 ppts

69%

74%

Climate change

5 ppts69%

3 ppts74%

Intensifying natural disasters

70%

73%

Ocean plastics pollution
2021

3 ppts68%

71%

Air pollution

2 ppts64%

66%

Clean water supply

2022

Q34. Compared to one year ago, how concerned are you about each of the following environmental issues? - More concerned Summary. Base=
2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Almost all believe climate change is real, but they do not think that
all their peers are on the same page
7%

Real, and affects me
personally23%

Climate change
is…

Real, but doesn't
affect me personally70%

Not real93%

believe climate change is real,
whether it affects them personally or not

80%
Agree that most people in theircountry believe that climatechange is real

Q35. Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about climate change? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept Dec 2021
Q38. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Most people in my country believe that climate change is real –Agree Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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37Extreme weather and rising temperatures are the top impacts ofclimate change
Top impacts of climate change:% selected#1

70%Believe extreme weather is
the #1 direct impact of climate change#2 Warmer temperatures (69%)#3 Biodiversity (56%)#4 Disease/illness (53%)#5 Food security/access (49%)

Q36. Do you believe climate change has a direct impact on any of the following? Please select all that apply. Base= 2022 17 -Country Average(17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Over three-quarters worry about displacements due to extreme
weather79%
Are concerned that they or a loved one
may one day be displaced from where
they live due to extreme weather
related to climate change

Q37. Looking to the future, how concerned are you that you and/or a loved one may one day be displaced from where you live du e to extreme
weather related to climate change (i.e., severe hurricanes, fires, floods, etc.)? - Somewhat/Very Concerned Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country
Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Science can deliver a more sustainable world

88%

88%

Science can help minimize theeffects of climate change

People should follow the science
to help make the world moresustainable

Q38. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Science can help minimize the effects of climat e change; People
should follow the science to help make the world more sustainable – Agree Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec
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40Self-evaluation of sustainable practices varies greatly
More likely than the 17-country avg
On par with the 17-country avg
Less likely than the 17-country avg

48%
PolandGermany

51%
59%

59%

UK

Canada62%
Agree their country iscurrently doing a good job
at becoming moresustainable^

52%

57%

FranceUnited States

56%

93%

60%

Italy

China

Japan

55%

84%

MexicoSouth Korea

87%
49%

India

Colombia

52%

76%

BrazilSingapore

59%
Australia^ Not asked in UAE
Q38. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? My country is currently doing a good job at bec oming moresustainable – Agree Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Popular ways people mitigate climate change: recycling, reducing
plastic and water use and buying sustainably
Top 5 actions taken in the past six months to help lessen the effects of climate change% selectedMostfrequent

54% Recycle materials
53% Reduce use of plastic
48% Reduce water use
38% Buy sustainable/recyclable products
Leastfrequent

34% Use public transportation

Q39. Which, if any, of the following have you done over the past six months to help lessen the effects of climate change? Please select all that
apply. Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Local communities, companies and society as a whole all play a rolein creating a sustainable future
Top 5 actions for companies toprioritize:

Top 5 advancements for society toprioritize:

50% use renewable energy sources to

58% reduce the amount of plastic used in

65% Find new ways of making renewable energy

power public buildings

products

46% create more parks and gardens for

54% use recycled and renewable materials in

Top 5 actions for communities tobe more sustainable:

greenspace

products developed

transportation or eco-friendly vehicles

42% implement low-carbon public
transportation

61% Develop new technologies that reducecarbon dioxide/greenhouse gas emissions

57% Develop new ways to eliminate waste across

44% create community recycling centers
42% promote the use of public

to power homes, vehicles, etc.

53% use renewable energy sources to power theirfacilities

production

53% Make fuel-efficient vehicles affordable and

52% reduce waste created by facilities

accessible to all

47% repurpose waste in production

53% Develop new technologies to clean andmonitor air pollutants

Q41. Which of the following actions, if any, do you think your local community should take to be more sustainable? Please select all that apply.
Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021
Q42. Which, if any, of the following actions do you think companies should prioritize in building a more sustainable future f or all? Select top five.
Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021
Q43. What advancements do you think society should prioritize in the next five years around the environment/sustainability? P lease select top five.
Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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HealthequityAccess to quality healthcare is considered the number one priority
for most countries#1 action for country to prioritize
Improving access to quality healthcare

86%

Improving access to affordable housing

80%

78%

UK

CanadaIncreasing efforts to minimize climatechange13 of 16
Countries^

PolandGermany

78%

Improving access to STEM education among
underserved and underrepresented groups

81%

78%

FranceUnited States

80%

72%

Italy

China

75%
Japan

74%

71%

MexicoSouth Korea

67%
84%

India

Colombiarank improving access toquality healthcare as the
top action for theircountry to prioritize

86%

72%

BrazilSingapore

78%
Australia^Not asked in UAE
Q14. My country should prioritize...? Select top four from the list below. Base= 2022 Total not in UAE (16,196) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Access to quality healthcare is the key to advancing social justice andchangeEnsuring access to quality healthcare regardless of age,gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, location, etc.
Providing low-cost environmental solutions tounderserved communities^
Addressing the non-traditional root causes of health within
underserved andunderrepresented communities^
Enhancing my community's infrastructure, including ourroads, bridges, waterworks, housing, broadband and theelectric grid

Providing internet and mobile access to those who can't
afford it^Not asked in UAE
Q28. What advancements do you think society should prioritize in the next five years as it relates to social justice and chan ge? Please select top
four. Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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46Collaboration between corporations and healthcare is a criticalpriority
Top 5 actions for corporations to prioritize in the future:% selected

50%

47%

47%
38%

Working with the healthcare
industry and other entities toimprove the quality of care

Invest in innovations that mitigate
the effects of climate change

Collaborate with other entities toaddress the root causes of healthwithin underserved andunderrepresented communities^

37%

Eliminate barriers to accessing a Provide existing employees with newquality education forskills and training for their future
underrepresented students in STEM
careers^ Not asked in UAE
Q47. As you continue thinking about current events over the last six months (e.g., the coronavirus/COVID -19 outbreak and vaccine development,
record-breaking natural disasters, etc.), which, if any, of the following actions should corporations prioritize in the future ( beyond their corebusiness purpose)? Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Cures for diseases, cancer treatments and addressing mental healthare top healthcare areas for science to address
Top 5 healthcare advancements science should prioritize% selected
62%

Cures for chronic diseases​

57%

Cancer treatments​

50%

50%

Addressing mental/emotional
health issues​

Vaccines for future pandemics​

46%

Addressing the root
causes/social drivers of healthissues​Q45. Beyond the coronavirus/COVID-19, which FOUR of the following healthcare advancements should science prioritize? Select top four. Base=
2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Future technology+

The future is expected to bring a heavier reliance on science andartificial intelligence
87% agree that in the future, we will be more dependent on
scientific knowledge than ever before

65% believe that AI is an exciting technology that impacts theirlife every day

47% are worried advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) within
the next five years will cause them to lose their jobs

Q16. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? In the future, we will be more dependent on scientific knowledge
than ever before – Agree Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021
Q15. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements related to artificial intelligence (AI)? Artific ial intelligence (AI) is an
exciting technology that impacts my life every day; I worry advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) within the next five years will cause me to lose
my job – Agree Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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50However, people are split when it comes to trusting how companies
and other entities use AI“I trust how private companies
are using AI”“I trust how the government isusing AI”^

46%

54%

Agree
Disagree(% selected)

46%

54%

^ Not asked in UAE
Q15. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements related to artificial intelligence (AI)? I trust how private companies
are using artificial intelligence (AI); I trust how the government is using artificial intelligence (AI) - Agree Summary - Base= 2022 17-Country Average(17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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There is concern that AI could increase bias towards
underrepresented groups
AI increases the risk of bias anddiscrimination towards…^

People of color^*

36%

agree

Women^

36%

agree

The LGBTQ+
community^*

34%

agree

^ Not asked in UAE* Not asked in China
Q15. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements related to artificial intelligence (AI)? Artific ial intelligence (AI)increases the risk of bias and discrimination toward people of color; Artificial intelligence (AI) increases the risk of bias and discrimination toward
women; Artificial intelligence (AI) increases the risk of bias and discrimination toward the LGBTQ+ community - Agree Summary - Base= 2022 17Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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Still people are excited about futuristic innovations

71%
Say they are likely to
accept a ride in anautonomous, or selfdriving, car where there isno human driver52%
Say they are likely to
travel to space when it
becomes accessible

Q18. How likely, if at all, are you to do each of the following actions?- Base= 2022 17-Country Average (17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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In the next five years, more than half the world expects toappreciate science more
More likely than the 17-country avg
On par with the 17-country avg
Less likely than the 17-country avg

45%
PolandGermany

27%

53%
Believe they willappreciate science
more five years from
now

45%

43%

Canada

UK

26%

51%
United States

69%

France

78%

43%

China

43%
Japan

Italy

Mexico58%
South Korea

74%
UAE

65%
Colombia

68%
Brazil

65% 59%
India Singapore

43%
Australia

Q12. Looking ahead, how do you believe that your appreciation for science will change over the next five years? Base= 2022 17 -Country Average(17,198) Fielded Sept - Dec 2021

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