M&C Saatchi PLC

Common Name
M&C Saatchi
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Employees
2,003
Ticker
SAA
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
M&C Saatchi plc is a global advertising and marketing company renowned for its innovative and creative solutions in the realm of communications. Founded in 1995, the firm's primary function is to deli...

M&C Saatchi's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, M&C Saatchi 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).

M&C Saatchi has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into M&C Saatchi's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of M&C Saatchi amounted to 619 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of M&C Saatchi decreased by 23.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

M&C Saatchi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403570105140tCO2e-28%+3%+20%-15%-35%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are M&C Saatchi's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of M&C Saatchi were 68.4 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has M&C Saatchi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, M&C Saatchi's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 50.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), M&C Saatchi's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 35.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are M&C Saatchi's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, M&C Saatchi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 276.3 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 550.6 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has M&C Saatchi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, M&C Saatchi's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 58.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), M&C Saatchi's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 21.94% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does M&C Saatchi use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, M&C Saatchi reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

M&C Saatchi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403507001.05 k1.4 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into M&C Saatchi's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, M&C Saatchi reported 26,760 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 2024 disclosure of M&C Saatchi includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

M&C Saatchi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202409 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e-99%+8%+17%+5788%-17%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are M&C Saatchi's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, M&C Saatchi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 26,760 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has M&C Saatchi reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, M&C Saatchi's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), M&C Saatchi's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does M&C Saatchi disclose?

In 2024, M&C Saatchi reported emissions for 9 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 M&C Saatchi's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to M&C Saatchi's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 20,034 tCOâ‚‚e (74.87%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,818 tCOâ‚‚e (14.27%)
  • Franchises (Cat. 14): 1,310 tCOâ‚‚e (4.9%)

M&C Saatchi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(74.9%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(14.3%)Franchises (Cat. 14)(4.9%)

Insights into M&C Saatchi's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, M&C Saatchi reported a total carbon footprint of 27,379 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.38% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to M&C Saatchi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.01%.

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