Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into IPG's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IPG amounted to 43,561.8 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IPG decreased by 8.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
IPG's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IPG's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of IPG were 9,029.85 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has IPG reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IPG's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 18.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), IPG's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are IPG's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, IPG reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,403.36 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 34,531.95 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has IPG reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IPG's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 59.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does IPG use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, IPG reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, IPG reported 380,435 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of IPG includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
IPG's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IPG's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, IPG reported total Scope 3 emissions of 380,435 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), IPG's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IPG disclose?
In 2023, IPG reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to IPG's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 83,031 tCOâ‚‚e (50.36%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 42,472 tCOâ‚‚e (25.76%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 25,746 tCOâ‚‚e (15.61%)
IPG's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IPG's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, IPG reported a total carbon footprint of 423,996.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.68% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to IPG's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.14%.