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Havas

Havas, officially known as Havas Group, is a prominent global communications and advertising agency headquartered in France. Established in 1835, Havas has evolved into a leader in the marketing and communications industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The agency excels in various business areas, including advertising, media, digital marketing, and public relations, offering a unique blend of creativity and data-driven strategies. Havas is renowned for its integrated approach, which fosters collaboration across its diverse services, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that resonate with their target audiences. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Havas has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for brands seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace.

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65

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Havas's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Havas's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Havas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,921,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,579,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). In 2023, their emissions were about 3,051,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 29,010 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 266,160 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of 2,756,430 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel and employee commuting. Havas has set ambitious climate commitments, targeting a 71% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035, compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, they aim for a 43% reduction in emissions linked to business operations (Scope 3) by the same year. Havas UK&I is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, aligning their strategies with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect Havas's dedication to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the media sector, with a clear focus on long-term environmental impact.

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201820232024
Scope 1
4,539,110
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0,000,000
Scope 2
7,485,060
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
45,274,910
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Havas's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Havas is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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