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S4 Capital PLC

Common Name
S4 Capital
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Employees
7,044
Ticker
SFOR
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
S4 Capital plc is a tech-led digital advertising, marketing, and technology services company founded in 2018 by Sir Martin Sorrell and headquartered in London, England. It operates as a public limited...

S4 Capital's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, S4 Capital 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).

S4 Capital 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)20242023
Total Scope 1
1,293a
2,764a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
1,005a
944a
Location-Based
1,320a
1,560a
Total Scope 3
17,923a
21,946a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
1.2148a
2.1459a
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a. S4 Capital's Annual Report 2024

Insights into S4 Capital's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of S4 Capital amounted to 2,613 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 S4 Capital decreased by 39.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

S4 Capital's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202407001.4 k2.1 k2.8 ktCO2e-53%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are S4 Capital's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of S4 Capital were 1,293 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), S4 Capital's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 53.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are S4 Capital's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, S4 Capital reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,005 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,320 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has S4 Capital reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), S4 Capital's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.38% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does S4 Capital use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, S4 Capital reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

S4 Capital's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202404008001.2 k1.6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into S4 Capital's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, S4 Capital reported 17,923 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 S4 Capital 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

S4 Capital's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e-18%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are S4 Capital's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, S4 Capital reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,923 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), S4 Capital's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does S4 Capital disclose?

In 2024, S4 Capital 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 S4 Capital's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to S4 Capital's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,918 tCO₂e (60.92%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,733 tCO₂e (26.41%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,117 tCO₂e (6.23%)

S4 Capital's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(6.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(60.9%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(26.4%)

Insights into S4 Capital’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, S4 Capital reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,293 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,064 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.21 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

S4 Capital's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202005,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Plan B MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 849 tCO2eRevenue: $M 266Scope 1 Intensity: 3.19 tCO2e/$MApg SgaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 363Scope 1 Intensity: 3.01 tCO2e/$MCriteoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,024 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,933Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MCheil WorldwideYear: 2024Scope 1: 762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,961Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MStroeer SE & CoYear: 2025Scope 1: 6,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,440Scope 1 Intensity: 2.62 tCO2e/$MHakuhodo DY HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,254Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MMobvistaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,600Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MCyberAgentYear: 2024Scope 1: 289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,612Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MJCDecauxYear: 2025Scope 1: 18,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,319Scope 1 Intensity: 4.33 tCO2e/$MDentsu GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,988Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MIPGYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,692Scope 1 Intensity: 0.95 tCO2e/$MOmnicom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,689Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MSolocal GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,729 tCO2eRevenue: $M 382Scope 1 Intensity: 4.53 tCO2e/$MMCH GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,953 tCO2eRevenue: $M 462Scope 1 Intensity: 6.40 tCO2e/$MItalian Exhibition GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,126 tCO2eRevenue: $M 313Scope 1 Intensity: 6.79 tCO2e/$MReworld MediaYear: 2023Scope 1: 175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 608Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MZiff DavisYear: 2024Scope 1: 311 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,402Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MDoubleverify HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 657Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MEbiquityYear: 2024Scope 1: 42 tCO2eRevenue: $M 96Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MWPPYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MM&C SaatchiYear: 2024Scope 1: 68 tCO2eRevenue: $M 496Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$M4imprint GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,327Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MNext 15 GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 845Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MS4 CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,293 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,064Scope 1 Intensity: 1.21 tCO2e/$M

How does S4 Capital's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, S4 Capital reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.44, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does S4 Capital rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, S4 Capital ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

S4 Capital is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into S4 Capital's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, S4 Capital reported a total carbon footprint of 20,536 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.83% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to S4 Capital's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.43%.a

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