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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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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Havas's score of 78 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 2023, Havas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,736,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,584,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 4,323,880 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 27,828,290 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions were significantly driven by business travel (10,568,700 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (10,038,600 kg CO2e). Havas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 71% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, compared to 2018 levels. This target aligns with the trajectory to limit global warming to 1.5°C and has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Havas plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions linked to business operations by 43% by 2035. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with a near-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2025. These initiatives reflect Havas's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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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
00,000,000
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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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