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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Edelman'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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
Edelman's score of 34 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Edelman's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Edelman reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 150,557,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 149,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, including business travel and purchased goods and services. In the United States, Edelman's emissions for 2023 were recorded at approximately 521,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for growth in their climate commitments. Edelman's emissions data from previous years shows a trend of significant emissions, with total emissions reaching about 156,642,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 187,952,000 kg CO2e in 2021 globally. The company has yet to establish formal reduction targets, which may limit its ability to effectively address its carbon footprint in the future.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 254,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,552,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,976,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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.
Edelman is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
