Grey Global Group Inc., commonly known as Grey, is a prominent advertising and marketing agency headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1917, Grey has established itself as a leader in the global communications industry, with major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The agency is renowned for its innovative approach to advertising, focusing on integrated marketing solutions that encompass digital, social media, and traditional platforms. Grey's core services include brand strategy, creative development, and media planning, distinguished by their commitment to creativity and effectiveness. Over the years, Grey has achieved notable milestones, including multiple awards for excellence in advertising and a strong market position as part of the WPP Group. With a legacy of impactful campaigns, Grey continues to shape the future of marketing through its unique blend of creativity and strategic insight.
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Grey Global Group Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. However, the company is part of a corporate family under WPP plc, which provides a framework for its climate commitments and initiatives. As a current subsidiary of WPP plc, Grey Global Group Inc. inherits various climate initiatives and targets from its parent organisation. WPP plc has made significant strides in addressing climate change, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, which focuses on transitioning to 100% renewable energy. These initiatives are cascaded down to Grey Global Group Inc. at a level 1 relationship. While specific reduction targets for Grey Global Group Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals set by WPP plc reflect a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability practices across its subsidiaries. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,628,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 149,728,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 151,936,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Grey Global Group Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 21% last year and decreased by approximately 40% since 2006, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Grey Global Group Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.