Publicis
Publicis Groupe, a leading global communications and marketing organisation, is headquartered in France. Founded in 1926, the company has evolved into a powerhouse within the advertising industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Publicis operates through various subsidiaries, including Digitas, Starcom, and Zenith, offering a diverse range of services such as digital marketing, media planning, and data analytics. Renowned for its innovative approach, Publicis leverages cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies to deliver unique solutions tailored to client needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its position as one of the largest advertising groups worldwide, consistently recognised for its creativity and effectiveness in campaigns. With a commitment to transforming the marketing landscape, Publicis continues to set industry standards and drive impactful results for brands globally.
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Publicis's score of 82 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Publicis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Publicis Groupe reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 201,380,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2, alongside about 195,049,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target of achieving a 50% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. The breakdown of emissions for 2023 includes approximately 6,164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 195,049,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the company aims for carbon neutrality by 2030 and aspires to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Publicis's reduction initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which has validated their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has set specific reduction goals of 50% for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and 14% for Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2040. Publicis Groupe's emissions data and climate commitments are sourced from its parent company, Publicis Groupe S.A., ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2009 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,749,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,287,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 143,734,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Publicis is participating in some 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.
