Publicis
Publicis Groupe, a leading global communications and marketing organisation, is headquartered in France. Founded in 1926, the company has evolved into a powerhouse within the advertising industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Publicis operates through various subsidiaries, including Digitas, Starcom, and Zenith, offering a diverse range of services such as digital marketing, media planning, and data analytics. Renowned for its innovative approach, Publicis leverages cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies to deliver unique solutions tailored to client needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its position as one of the largest advertising groups worldwide, consistently recognised for its creativity and effectiveness in campaigns. With a commitment to transforming the marketing landscape, Publicis continues to set industry standards and drive impactful results for brands globally.
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How does Publicis's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Publicis's score of 82 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Publicis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Publicis Groupe reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 201,380,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 6,164,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 33,462,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 195,049,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflects a scenario consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Publicis has also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and aims for net-zero emissions by 2040. Specific targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2040. These initiatives demonstrate Publicis's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2009 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,749,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,287,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 143,734,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Publicis is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
