Ipsos, a leading global market research and consulting firm, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1975, Ipsos has established itself within the Other Business Services sector, specifically focusing on market research, opinion polling, and social research.
The company offers a diverse range of services, including qualitative and quantitative research, brand tracking, and customer experience analysis, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and data integrity. Ipsos is renowned for its robust methodologies and insights that empower clients to make informed decisions.
With a strong market position, Ipsos has achieved notable milestones, including recognition as one of the top research firms globally, consistently delivering high-quality data and strategic insights that drive business success.
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Ipsos’s score of 75 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ipsos's reported carbon emissions
**Ipsos Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments** In 2024, Ipsos reported global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions totalling approximately 154,957,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises 5,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), and approximately 10,912,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), with Scope 3 (other indirect emissions) accounting for the largest portion at roughly 144,045,000 kg CO2e. The most significant contributors within Scope 3 were purchased goods and services, followed by business travel and employee commutes. For 2023, Ipsos's total global GHG emissions were approximately 149,301,000 kg CO2e. This included 5,233,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 10,839,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 138,461,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest category. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Ipsos has established several key climate commitments: * **Net Zero by 2050:** Ipsos is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, aligning with a 1.5°C warming scenario. * **Long-Term Reductions:** The company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050, based on a 2019 baseline. * **Near-Term Science-Based Targets (SBTi):** * **Scope 1 & 2:** Ipsos aims for a 49.9% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, from a 2019 baseline. * **Scope 3:** A reduction of 27.5% in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions is targeted for 2030, covering purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting, from a 2019 baseline. Previously, Ipsos had targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 10% by 2025 from a 2020 baseline. They also aimed to reduce GHG emissions by 5% per person for Scopes 1, 2, and business trips within Scope 3 between 2021 and 2023. Additionally, an objective was set to reduce emissions to 2.05 tonnes of CO2 per employee by 2023. Ipsos's emission data and climate commitments are not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating direct reporting. The company is classified within the "Other business services (74)" industry sector and its headquarters are in France (FR).
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Ipsos’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2050
90% reduction in all scopes
In the longer term, Ipsos has committed to the SBTi to become Net Zero by 2050 across its entire value chain. This objective will be achiev…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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