Publicis

Publicis, a leading advertising agency headquartered in France, reported approximately 300,000,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for the 2025 reporting year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

For the 2024 reporting year, Publicis's total emissions were approximately 290,000,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,164,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 16,491,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling around 264,278,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 111,474,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 64,547,000 kg CO2e).

Publicis is committed to significant climate action, aiming for a 50% reduction in its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, referencing a 2019 baseline year. This aligns with a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved scenario for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, the company aspires to achieve carbon neutrality across the entire group by 2030 and has a long-term ambition to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Specific reduction targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, all based on the 2019 baseline. Publicis is also working towards switching to 100% direct-source renewable energy before 2030.