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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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Industry Benchmark
Edelman's score of 38 is higher than 63% 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 2020, Edelman reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,540,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions at about 2,226,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 9,943,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by business travel (about 9,750,000 kg CO2e). This data is cascaded from their parent company, Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. Edelman has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and further to 90% by 2040. For Scope 2 emissions, the company targets an 80% reduction by 2030 and 90% by 2040. Additionally, they plan to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 55% by 2030 and 90% by 2040, covering areas such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and business travel. Edelman is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040, with all targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. These commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 289,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 3,473,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,476,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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