This document discusses trends in trust over the past decade based on Edelman's annual trust surveys. Some key points:
- Trust in business and NGOs is higher than trust in government and media. Young people and those in developing countries have more trust in business than authorities.
- When a company is trusted, people are more likely to believe positive information about it. A trusted reputation protects a company.
- Trust has shifted from authorities to peers and ordinary people. Business must partner with government and others to regain lost trust.
- Trust is now essential for business success. Shared values and good corporate citizenship can help build trust over time through meaningful, continuous, and transparent participation.