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Dentsu Inc., a leading name in the advertising agencies sector, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1901, Dentsu has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company excels in integrated marketing solutions, encompassing digital marketing, media planning, and creative services, which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients.
Dentsu's unique approach combines data-driven insights with innovative strategies, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Notable achievements include its strong market position as one of the largest advertising networks worldwide, consistently recognised for its commitment to creativity and effectiveness. With a rich history and a forward-thinking vision, Dentsu continues to shape the future of advertising.
+73 vs industry average
Dentsu’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Advertising Agencies has below-average carbon intensity
The Advertising Agencies industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dentsu, an Advertising Agencies company headquartered in JP, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 319,720,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 3,384,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 7,553,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 308,783,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, their total emissions were approximately 401,733,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,001,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 9,583,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 389,149,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 457,053,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 4,501,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 15,992,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 436,561,000 kg CO2e.
Dentsu Group Inc. has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. As part of its near-term targets, Dentsu Group Inc. commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting by 46.2% within the same timeframe. For long-term targets, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2019 baseline, and similarly, reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. Earlier commitments from Dentsu Inc. (now Dentsu Group Inc.) included a 24% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2014 base-year, and a 25% reduction in business-travel GHG emissions per employee between 2015 and 2050.
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46.2% reduction in scope 3 total
Dentsu Group Inc. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee com…
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Dentsu Group Inc
Dentsu Group Inc. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Dentsu Group Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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