Q2 Risk Index

Quantifying and Navigating Corporate Risk Around Society’s Biggest Issues

Gravity Research’s Q2 Risk Index outlines and assigns a quantitative risk score for each of the 11 societal issues dominant in conversation today. Our quarterly report helps executives identify, understand, and assess risk so they can strategically manage their brand’s reputation and communicate upwards around where to prioritize their efforts. . 

Download our latest report to track the riskiest societal issues to watch in Q3:

  • Racial equity/DEI, climate, and sustainability were the riskiest issues corporations engaged on in Q2 and they are likely to stay top of mind in Q3.
  • The 2024 election will complicate and elevate corporate risk around immigrationinflation, and reproductive rights in Q3.
  • The conventions, the Olympics, and the campaign trail will create big, viral moments that could implicate corporations or mandate a response. 

Complete the form below to access our Q2 Risk Index report which includes a look ahead at how risks will evolve as we move through Q3.

Gravity Research’s Risk Index leverages our unique methodology to calculate a quantitative score assessing the reputational risk of today’s most pressing societal issues. Our analysis identifies the key factors driving risk and forecasts how risk could shift over the next quarter, empowering business leaders to strategically manage their brand reputation and communicate upwards about where to prioritize their efforts. Learn more here.

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