Ipsos
Ipsos, a leading global market research and consulting firm, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1975, Ipsos has established itself within the "All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services" industry, focusing on areas such as opinion polling, social research, and market analysis.
The company offers a diverse range of services, including qualitative and quantitative research, brand health tracking, and customer experience measurement, all distinguished by their commitment to innovation and data integrity. Ipsos is recognised for its robust methodologies and insights that empower clients to make informed decisions.
With a strong market position, Ipsos has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in research and a reputation for delivering actionable insights that drive business success.
+77 vs industry average
Ipsos’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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Industry Intensity
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 3% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ipsos's reported carbon emissions
Ipsos, headquartered in France, operates within the "All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services" industry. In 2025, the company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 138.8 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 4.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, and approximately 4.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 124.5 million kg CO2e.
For 2024, Ipsos reported total emissions of approximately 160.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 5.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 5.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were reported at approximately 144 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, total emissions in 2023 were approximately 159.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 5.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 5.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 138.5 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, total emissions were approximately 13.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 6.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 7.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data for 2022 were only available for business travel, totalling approximately 9.5 million kg CO2e.
For 2021, total emissions were approximately 14.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 7.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 7.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported for business travel, amounting to approximately 5 million kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Ipsos has established several climate commitments and reduction targets:
- Net Zero by 2050: The company is committed to achieving net zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% in Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
- Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Approval: Ipsos has committed to the SBTi, with near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway.
- Scope 1 & 2 Reduction: Ipsos aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 49.9% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year.
- Scope 3 Reduction: Ipsos also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from specific categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy- related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting, by 27.5% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline.
- Earlier Targets: Previously, Ipsos had aimed to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 10% by 2025 from a 2020 baseline. There was also a target to reduce GHG emissions by 10% from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, Ipsos aimed to reduce emissions to 2.05 tonnes of CO2 per employee by 2023.
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Ipsos’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2050
90% reduction in all scopes
In the longer term, Ipsos has committed to the SBTi to become Net Zero by 2050 across its entire value chain. This objective will be achiev…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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