"SDGs" was the keyword related to sustainability for which Japanese consumers showed the highest awareness, according to a survey conducted in August 2024. While the awareness of "Sustainable Development Goals" as a term was highest among sustainability topics, the term "sustainability" itself showed a lower level of awareness, with only 48.6 percent of respondents.
Awareness and understanding of sustainability-related topics in Japan as of August 2024
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