Advertising Association
The Advertising Association, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading voice in the UK advertising industry, representing a diverse range of stakeholders from brands to agencies. Founded in 1900, the association has played a pivotal role in shaping advertising standards and practices, advocating for the industry's interests across various platforms. With a focus on promoting responsible advertising, the Advertising Association offers a suite of services, including research, training, and policy advocacy. Its unique position allows it to influence key industry developments and foster collaboration among members. Notable achievements include initiatives aimed at enhancing the industry's reputation and driving innovation in advertising practices. As a cornerstone of the UK advertising landscape, the Advertising Association continues to champion the value of advertising in driving economic growth and societal progress.
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How does Advertising Association'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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Advertising Association's score of 20 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Advertising Association's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the Advertising Association, headquartered in Great Britain, reported operational and attendee travel emissions for the Axis Awards event amounting to approximately 27,090 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the total emissions associated with the event, although specific scopes (Scope 1, 2, or 3) were not disclosed. For context, in 2020, the average annual operational carbon footprint of a full-time employee in a UK advertising agency was about 3,400 kg CO2e, while the mean impact of producing a television advertisement was approximately 4,700 kg CO2e. Emissions data from previous years, such as 2019, included various production-related emissions, but specific totals were not provided. Currently, the Advertising Association has not set any documented reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The organisation does not inherit emissions data from a parent company, indicating that its climate commitments and emissions reporting are independent. Overall, while the Advertising Association has made strides in measuring its emissions, further transparency and commitment to reduction targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Advertising Association is not participating in any 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.
