Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, IPG 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).
IPG has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 IPG's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IPG amounted to 42,133 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 IPG decreased by 3.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
IPG's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IPG's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of IPG were 10,183 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has IPG reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IPG's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), IPG's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are IPG's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, IPG reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,123 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 31,950 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has IPG reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IPG's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 62.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), IPG's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that IPG 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does IPG use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, IPG reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
IPG's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into IPG's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, IPG reported 315,682 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 IPG includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
IPG's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IPG's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, IPG reported total Scope 3 emissions of 315,682 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), IPG's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IPG disclose?
In 2024, IPG reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of IPG's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to IPG's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 163,496 tCO₂e (51.79%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 82,513 tCO₂e (26.14%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 32,814 tCO₂e (10.39%)
IPG's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IPG’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, IPG reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,183 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,692 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
IPG's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does IPG's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, IPG reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.27 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does IPG rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, IPG ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
IPG is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into IPG's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, IPG reported a total carbon footprint of 357,815 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.61% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to IPG's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.93%. a