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Advertising Association

The Advertising Association, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading voice in the UK advertising industry, representing a diverse range of stakeholders from brands to agencies. Founded in 1900, the association has played a pivotal role in shaping advertising standards and practices, advocating for the industry's interests across various platforms. With a focus on promoting responsible advertising, the Advertising Association offers a suite of services, including research, training, and policy advocacy. Its unique position allows it to influence key industry developments and foster collaboration among members. Notable achievements include initiatives aimed at enhancing the industry's reputation and driving innovation in advertising practices. As a cornerstone of the UK advertising landscape, the Advertising Association continues to champion the value of advertising in driving economic growth and societal progress.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Advertising Association's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Membership 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Advertising Association's score of 20 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Advertising Association's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Advertising Association reported operational and attendee travel emissions for the Axis Awards event, totalling approximately 27,090 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the carbon footprint associated with the event, although specific scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) were not disclosed. In 2020, the average annual operational carbon footprint of a full-time employee in a UK advertising agency was estimated at about 3,400 kg CO2e. Additionally, the mean impact of producing a television advertisement using Ad Green’s measurement tools was approximately 4,700 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions figures, the Advertising Association has not set specific reduction targets or disclosed any climate pledges. Their commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their participation in industry initiatives, but detailed reduction strategies remain unspecified.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Advertising Association's primary industry is Membership organisation services n.e.c. (91), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Advertising Association is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Advertising Association 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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