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Publicis Groupe, a leading name in the advertising agencies sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1926, the company has evolved into a global powerhouse, renowned for its innovative approach to marketing and communications.
Publicis offers a diverse range of services, including digital marketing, media planning, and creative solutions, distinguished by its commitment to data-driven strategies and integrated campaigns. The agency's unique blend of creativity and technology positions it at the forefront of the industry, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of modern advertising.
With notable achievements such as being consistently ranked among the top advertising firms worldwide, Publicis Groupe continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving impactful results for brands across various sectors.
+74 vs industry average
Publicis’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Advertising Agencies has below-average carbon intensity
The Advertising Agencies industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Publicis, a French advertising agency, reported its 2025 Scope 1 emissions as 5,338,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions as 11,312,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions as 262,786,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 6,164,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions were 16,491,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 264,278,000 kg CO2e.
Publicis has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Publicis commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, employee commuting, and upstream leased assets by 50% by 2030, also from a 2019 base year. For the long term, Publicis Group is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, targeting a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040 from the 2019 baseline. The company has also set a near-term goal of carbon neutrality for the entire Group by 2030.
2030
46% reduction in Scope 1
PUBLIC Co.,Ltd commits to reduce scope 1 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
46% reduction in Scope 2
PUBLIC Co.,Ltd commits to reduce scope 2 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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