M&C Saatchi, a leading global advertising agency, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across major regions including Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 1995 by Maurice and Charles Saatchi, the agency has established itself as a key player in the marketing and communications industry, known for its innovative approach to brand strategy and creative advertising. Specialising in integrated marketing solutions, M&C Saatchi offers a diverse range of services, including digital marketing, public relations, and media planning. Their unique ability to blend creativity with data-driven insights sets them apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong portfolio of high-profile clients and numerous industry accolades, M&C Saatchi continues to solidify its position as a trailblazer in the advertising sector.
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In 2024, M&C Saatchi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,760,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 26,760,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown includes 68,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 276,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). In 2023, the company’s emissions were approximately 32,327,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again being the largest contributor at about 32,327,000 kg CO2e, alongside 105,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). M&C Saatchi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is consistent across all scopes, including a specific commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and business travel by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with long-term targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect M&C Saatchi's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the media sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from M&C Saatchi plc, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 139,400 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,075,100 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 34,202,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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