Dentsu Group Inc
Dentsu Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Dentsu Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Dentsu Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Dentsu Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dentsu Group amounted to 33,916 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dentsu Group increased by 85.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Dentsu Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dentsu Group were 3,001 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Dentsu Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Dentsu Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,583 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 30,915 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Dentsu Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Dentsu Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Dentsu Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dentsu Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Dentsu Group reported 389,149 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Dentsu Group includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Dentsu Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Dentsu Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 389,149 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 458.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Dentsu Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Insights into Dentsu Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Dentsu Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,001 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,988 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Dentsu Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Dentsu Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Dentsu Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.44 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Dentsu Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Dentsu Group ranked 10 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Dentsu Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Dentsu Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Dentsu Group reported a total carbon footprint of 423,065 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.05% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Dentsu Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.31%. a