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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Havas'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.

12

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Havas's score of 12 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25%

Havas's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Havas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,584,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,322,880 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 27,828,290 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by business travel (about 10,568,700 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 10,038,600 kg CO2e). In the UK, Havas's emissions for 2022 were reported at approximately 2,124,320 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 56,420 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 412,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,655,600 kg CO2e. Havas has committed to near-term carbon reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. Their emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing carbon outputs across all scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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20182023
Scope 1
4,539,110
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,485,060
0,000,000
Scope 3
45,274,910
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Havas is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Havas is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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