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Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc., a leading global market research firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 1975, Ipsos has established itself as a key player in the public opinion and social research industry, providing insights that drive informed decision-making for clients in various sectors. Specialising in public affairs research, Ipsos offers a range of services including opinion polling, market analysis, and strategic consulting. What sets Ipsos apart is its commitment to methodological rigor and innovative approaches, ensuring high-quality data that reflects the complexities of public sentiment. With a strong market position, Ipsos has garnered recognition for its impactful studies and has played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse on critical issues. Its dedication to understanding societal trends continues to make it a trusted partner for organisations seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of public opinion.

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s score of 74 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ipsos SA

Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the organisation is part of a corporate family that includes Ipsos SA, from which it inherits climate-related commitments and initiatives. Ipsos SA has established various climate initiatives, including participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and accountability regarding carbon emissions and climate action. While specific reduction targets for Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc. are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Ipsos SA suggest a focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2, which pertain to direct emissions and indirect emissions from energy consumption, respectively. As a current subsidiary of Ipsos SA, Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc. aligns with the climate strategies and performance metrics set by its parent company, which are designed to drive sustainability and reduce the overall carbon footprint. The lack of specific emissions data highlights an opportunity for Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc. to further develop and communicate its own climate commitments and performance metrics in the future.

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Scope 1
6,953,528
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Scope 2
14,737,328
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Scope 3
30,201,144
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 377% since 2013, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
81%
Business Travel
6%
Capital Goods
6%
Employee Commuting
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Ipsos Public Affairs, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Ipsos Public Affairs, 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.

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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