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The Burson Group LLC Sustainability Profile

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The Burson Group LLC, a prominent player in the public relations and communications industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has established itself as a leader in strategic communications, crisis management, and digital marketing, serving clients across various sectors including technology, healthcare, and finance. With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions, The Burson Group offers unique services that blend traditional PR with innovative digital strategies. Their expertise in reputation management and stakeholder engagement has garnered them a strong market position, recognised for their ability to navigate complex communication challenges. As they continue to expand their operational reach, The Burson Group remains dedicated to helping clients achieve impactful results in an ever-evolving landscape.

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99

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

The Burson Group LLC's score of 99 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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The Burson Group LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from WPP plc

The Burson Group LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes WPP plc, from which it inherits various climate commitments and initiatives. As a current subsidiary of WPP plc, The Burson Group LLC aligns with the sustainability goals set by its parent company. WPP plc has established significant climate initiatives, including targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and commitments to renewable energy through the RE100 initiative. These initiatives aim to reduce emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets for The Burson Group LLC have not been detailed. The Burson Group's climate commitments are reflective of WPP plc's broader sustainability strategy, which includes a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2025. This commitment encompasses efforts to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, although specific figures for The Burson Group LLC are not disclosed. In summary, while The Burson Group LLC does not provide specific emissions data, it is actively engaged in climate initiatives through its relationship with WPP plc, which sets a framework for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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How Carbon Intensive is The Burson Group LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Burson Group LLC's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Burson Group LLC'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 The Burson Group LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Burson Group LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Burson Group LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 21% last year and decreased by approximately 40% since 2006, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

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Business Travel
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The Burson Group LLC'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.

The Burson Group LLC 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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