WPP plc, a leading global communications services group headquartered in Great Britain, has established itself as a powerhouse in the advertising and marketing industry since its founding in 1985. With a presence in over 100 countries, WPP operates across key regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, providing a diverse range of services that encompass advertising, media planning, and digital marketing. WPP's core offerings include innovative solutions in brand strategy, customer engagement, and data analytics, setting it apart through its commitment to creativity and technology integration. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the acquisition of several prominent agencies, solidifying its market position as one of the largest advertising networks globally. With a focus on delivering measurable results, WPP continues to lead the way in shaping the future of marketing communications.
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In 2024, WPP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,178,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, comprising 1,552,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,626,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for an 84% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, WPP is committed to achieving net zero emissions across its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025 and across its supply chain (Scope 3) by 2030, which includes emissions from media buying—an industry first. WPP's global emissions for 2024 included 9,629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of 91,651,000 kg CO2e attributed to business travel. The company is actively working towards these targets, with a focus on renewable energy and operational efficiency to meet its climate commitments.
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Scope 1 | 2,628,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 149,728,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 116,825,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Wpp 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.