Publicis Groupe SA
Publicis Groupe's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Publicis Groupe 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).
Publicis Groupe has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 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 |
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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Publicis Groupe's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Publicis Groupe amounted to 49,047 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 Publicis Groupe increased by 23.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Publicis Groupe's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Publicis Groupe's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Publicis Groupe were 5,211 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Publicis Groupe reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Publicis Groupe's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Publicis Groupe's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Publicis Groupe's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,588 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 43,836 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Publicis Groupe reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Publicis Groupe's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 21.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Publicis Groupe's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 31% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Publicis Groupe use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Publicis Groupe's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Publicis Groupe's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported 264,278 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 Publicis Groupe includes a breakdown across 8 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
Publicis Groupe's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Publicis Groupe's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported total Scope 3 emissions of 264,278 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Publicis Groupe reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Publicis Groupe's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Publicis Groupe's Scope 3 emissions increased by 35.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Publicis Groupe disclose?
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported emissions for 8 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 Publicis Groupe's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Publicis Groupe's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 111,474 tCO₂e (42.18%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 64,547 tCO₂e (24.42%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 46,162 tCO₂e (17.47%)
Publicis Groupe's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Publicis Groupe’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,211 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,681 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Publicis Groupe's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Publicis Groupe's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.53 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Publicis Groupe rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Publicis Groupe ranked 6 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Publicis Groupe is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Publicis Groupe's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Publicis Groupe reported a total carbon footprint of 313,325 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 33.51% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Publicis Groupe's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.99%. a