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Merkle Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Merkle Inc., a leading data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, Merkle has established itself as a pioneer in customer experience management, specialising in data analytics, digital marketing, and customer relationship management. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Dentsu in 2016, which enhanced its global reach. Merkle's core offerings include advanced analytics, personalised marketing solutions, and integrated customer experiences, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Renowned for its innovative approach, Merkle has consistently ranked among the top marketing agencies, earning accolades for its commitment to delivering measurable results. As a trusted partner for brands seeking to optimise their marketing strategies, Merkle continues to shape the future of performance marketing.

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95

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Merkle Inc.'s score of 95 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merkle Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Dentsu Group Inc.

Merkle Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Dentsu Group Inc., and any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation. Merkle Inc. is aligned with various climate initiatives through its parent company, Dentsu Group Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are crucial for setting and achieving meaningful emissions reduction targets. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Merkle Inc. itself have not been disclosed. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Merkle Inc. is expected to follow the climate strategies and initiatives set forth by Dentsu International Limited, which operates at a higher cascade level. These initiatives include commitments to renewable energy and overall emissions reductions, although specific metrics for Merkle Inc. are not provided. In summary, while Merkle Inc. does not currently report its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate family that is actively engaged in climate commitments through Dentsu Group Inc. and Dentsu International Limited.

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Scope 1
4,482,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
53,836,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
51,523,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Merkle Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merkle Inc.'s primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Merkle 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 Merkle Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Merkle Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Merkle Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 655% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Capital Goods
14%
Employee Commuting
14%
Business Travel
8%
Investments
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Merkle 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.

Merkle 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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