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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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Publicis's score of 77 is higher than 99% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 195,049,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 6,164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 33,462,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 195,049,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. Publicis has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, alongside a similar 50% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, employee commuting, and upstream leased assets. For long-term goals, the company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Publicis is also a participant in the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, committing to science-based targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These commitments reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the media sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,522,000 | 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 2 | 70,672,000 | 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 | 208,093,000 | 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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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.
