Global Deck July 2009 Background

Since 2006, WPP companies Cohn & Wolfe, Landor Associates, and Penn, Schoen & Berland have been surveying consumers on their perceptions of the rapidly evolving “green” space with the ImagePower Green Brands Survey. This year’s survey is the largest – with over 5,000 people in seven countries participating. In addition, Esty Environmental Partners, a corporate environmental strategy consulting firm, is also a partner. This deck begins to explain the results – with topline findings and global trends highlighted. However, it only begins to tell the story, so feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Findings

Methodology

Top line findings by country

Global Outlook

About Us

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Methodology

5,756 online interviews were conducted in the U.S., U.K., China, India, Brazil, France, and Germany from May 4 - June 13, 2009. Results are broken out as follows:

. US: N=1,001, Margin of error = ± 3.1% . UK: N=1,002, Margin of error = ± 3.1% . FR: N=751, Margin of error = ± 3.6% . DE: N=751, Margin of error = ± 3.6% . CN: N=750, Margin of error = ± 3.6% . IN: N=751, Margin of error = ± 3.6% . BR: N=750, Margin of error = ± 3.6%

Interviews were conducted online among general population, 18+. In Brazil, China, and India, respondents were limited to tier one cities.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey 4 Top line Findings by Country

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Brazil

Deforestation is the major concern: 48% of the population considers deforestation the country’s most important green issue, a concern shared only with India Putting their money where their mouth is: More than half the population is more concerned about the environment than the economy, and 73% say they will spend more money on green products in the next year. Those who plan to spend more say they’ll spend up to 37% more. Media matters: The Internet is the biggest source of information about environmental activities, and Brazilians are most influenced by articles they read, not by advertising.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey China

Fewer consumers think the environment is headed in the right direction: 62% of Chinese consumers think the state of the environment in their country is headed in the right direction; in the same study in 2008, 89% of the population believed the same. Being an environmentally friendly company is top priority: 97% of consumers think it’s somewhat or very important for companies to be green, which means, for the majority, a reduction in the amount of toxic or other dangerous substances in products and business processes.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey France

Environment in danger, but so is the economy: 50% of the population say the state of the environment in France is on the wrong track, but only 41% think it’s a greater concern than the economy. Ready for action: 91% of respondents say they would be somewhat likely or very likely to participate in their workplace’s environmental programs. Corporations must clean up their acts: An impeccable corporate reputation is now required and it has a significant impact on brand perception. Reducing the amount of toxins or other dangerous substances in its products and business processes is most important for a corporation to be considered green, as processes, more than claims, are verifiable.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Germany

The global recession is strongly influencing green purchase behavior: More than two thirds (77%) of consumers think that it is important for a company to be green, yet only 32 percent plan to spend more on green products and services in the next year.

Green commands high customer loyalty: Prior experiences with a green product are the strongest driver of purchase intent.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey India

Indians would love to spend more on green products but don’t know how: 78% of Indians say they plan to spend more on green products in the next year, but 69% say that the biggest challenge to making green purchases is a limited selection, and 65% say that green products are difficult to find. Today more Indians are concerned about the environment than the economy: When asked whether they are more concerned about the economy or the environment, 53% of Indians choose the economy. Indian consumers are receptive to advertising about green products: 81% say that advertising helps consumers make informed decisions; Indians’ purchase decisions on green products are most impacted by television.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey United Kingdom

Price proves challenging: Consumers say the biggest challenge to them purchasing green items is by far the belief they are too expensive. Brands battle perceptions in some categories: While people believe Sainsbury’s is the greenest supermarket and the biggest improver of green practices, they are more likely to purchase from Tesco. Similarly, energy is an increasing concern and while consumers acknowledged the strides energy companies have made, purchase intent from those brands is still low. Companies need to be more than green: Being green will only drive wide scale consumer behavior if you can also demonstrate value and communicate in personal terms to your customers.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey United States

All is not lost in current economic climate: Despite the economic downturn, consumers remain interested in purchasing green products and purchasing products from companies they believe are environmentally responsible. Consumers want value and values: Consumers are challenged in their green purchasing by what they view as higher pricing, confusing labeling, and lack of sufficient information. At the same time, they place high value on companies that are “environmentally conscious,” ranking that attribute fourth after “offers good value,” “trustworthiness,” and “cares about its customers.” Make green obvious and easy: Consumers look for green certification marks and labels to tell them whether a product is “green,” and they pay attention to environmentally-related advertising. 2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Global Outlook

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey The global economic crisis affects everyone; only India and Brazil are more concerned with the environment

Which concerns you more?

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey 14 Consumers in developed countries think green products are too expensive while consumers in developing countries have limited selections to choose from What do you think are the biggest US UK France Germany China India Brazil challenges to purchasing green products or services? Multiple Responses Permitted They are too expensive 64 69 77 58 46 45 55 There is a limited selection of items from 47 49 45 34 58 69 69 which to choose They are difficult to find (i.e., in specialty 30 29 31 30 36 65 63 stores rather than mainstream stores) The green labeling or product information is confusing or not 25 32 34 38 66 42 39 trustworthy They are difficult to identify because 21 32 39 32 57 44 48 they are poorly labeled They are of low quality / do not function 17 16 8 8 25 16 6 as well as traditional products The idea of green products is not 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 important to me Other / Don’t know 9 6 5 9 0 3 3

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey 15 Consumer spending in developing countries is expected to increase.

In the next year, do you plan to spend more, the same amount, or less on “green” products?

Less More

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey 16 Plans to spend 30% or more on green range from 8% in the U.K. to 38% in Brazil

In percentage terms, how much more are you planning to spend on green products? *Asked of those who said “More”

17 Overwhelmingly, consumers want to buy products from green companies…

When you think about what brands you buy, how important is it that a company is environmentally friendly or is a “green” company? 19/77

20/77

10/89

22/77

3/97

1/98

5/93

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey 18 Brazil, the UK, and France don’t think the state of the environment is on the right track; the rest of the countries do

Do you think the state of the environment in this country is headed in the right direction or is it on the wrong track?

Wrong Right Track Direction

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey 19 2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Additional survey insights include:

The most important steps brands can take to be perceived as green by consumers The media sources of most influence for both gathering environmental information and for making green purchase decisions The brand values consumer consider of most importance when making purchase decisions The types of green products consumers expect to spend more money on in the coming year Perceptions around packaging, and the role packaging plays in consumer choice The importance of “green’ in the workplace

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey About Us

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Landor Associates

Landor Associates is one of the world’s leading strategic brand consulting and design firms. Founded by Walter Landor in 1941, Landor pioneered many of the research, design, and consulting methods that are now standard in the branding industry. Partnering with clients, Landor drives business transformation and performance by creating brands that are more innovative, progressive, and dynamic than their competitors.

Landor’s holistic approach to branding is a balance of rigorous, business-driven thinking and exceptional creativity. Its work spans the full breadth of branding services, including brand research and valuation, brand positioning and architecture, naming and writing, corporate identity and consumer packaging design, branded experience, brand equity management, brand engagement, and digital branding.

With 23 offices in 18 countries, Landor’s current and past clients include some of the world’s most powerful brands, including BlackBerry, Citi, the Council on Foreign Relations, Diageo, Hilton Hotels, Hewlett-Packard, Jet Airways, Microsoft, MillerCoors, Panasonic, the PGA of America, Procter & Gamble, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, and Verizon.

Landor is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest global communications services companies.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Penn, Schoen & Berland

Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates, a unit of the WPP group (NASDAQ = WPPGY) is a global research-based consultancy that specializes in messaging and communications strategy for blue-chip political, corporate and entertainment clients. We have over 30 years of experience in leveraging unique insights about consumer opinion to provide clients with a competitive advantage - what we call Winning Knowledge™. PSB executes polling and message testing services for Fortune 100 corporations and has helped elect more than 30 presidents and prime ministers around the world. More information is available at www.psbresearch.com.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Cohn & Wolfe

Cohn & Wolfe is a strategic public relations agency dedicated to creating, building and protecting the world’s most prolific brands. With offices around the world, the agency is committed to breaking new ground in the delivery of cross-channel media strategies, creative programming, and practice area excellence. Cohn & Wolfe is recognized year after year by clients and the industry for excellence in creativity, client service, digital communications, media strategy, senior management and strategic counsel. Cohn & Wolfe also consistently ranks among the top “Best Agencies to Work For” in an annual, industry-wide employee survey. For more information, visit: www.cohnwolfe.com. Cohn & Wolfe is part of WPP (Nasdaq: WPPGY), one of the world's largest communications services group. 2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Esty Environmental Partners Esty Environmental Partners (EEP) is a management consultancy working with corporate clients to build high- impact environmental strategies that create sustainable business value. EEP serves a range of companies, from Fortune 500 to small business, in diverse industries including apparel, financial services, industrial, and consumer packaged goods. EEP clients are executives whose responsibilities include corporate environmental affairs and sustainability, product line management, facilities management, and the highest levels of company or division general management. They engage EEP’s team of experienced environmental and business professionals to help them build core capabilities, innovate, and differentiate their companies through environmental strategy. To learn more, please visit www.EstyEP.com.

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey Thank You!

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey