Edelman
Edelman, officially known as Edelman Public Relations, is a leading global communications firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1952, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Specialising in public relations, digital marketing, and brand strategy, Edelman is renowned for its innovative approach to building trust and engagement between brands and their audiences. With a commitment to delivering unique insights and tailored solutions, Edelman offers a diverse range of services, including crisis management, media relations, and social media strategy. The firm has consistently been recognised for its market leadership, earning accolades such as the PRWeek Agency of the Year. Through its dedication to excellence and a deep understanding of the evolving communications landscape, Edelman continues to set the standard in the public relations industry.
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Edelman's score of 43 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Edelman's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Edelman reported total carbon emissions of approximately 133,081,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 1,398,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,939,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions comprised about 129,743,000 kg CO2e. In the US, emissions reached about 406,000 kg CO2e, while in Canada, they were around 14,000 kg CO2e. Edelman has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets reflect a long-term strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are currently pending validation. Additionally, the company plans to implement a near-term carbon reduction target of 15% by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Edelman's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Daniel J. Edelman, Inc., which influences its sustainability initiatives and reporting. The organisation is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 254,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,552,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,976,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Edelman is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
