- Supply chain emissions accounted for 89% of global carbon footprint (though 4% less than 2022)
- Resource changes delayed embedding DEI best practice into global talent acquisition in 2023
- Advertised emissions are approximately 42x higher than operational emissions
Inside Ideas Group (IIG) and OLIVER
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Inside Ideas Group (IIG) and OLIVER disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 3: 3.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% in UK offices
of total energy
Water Usage
21.7 litres/year (global office use)
2023
Waste
50.6 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.5M kWH/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced global operational carbon footprint by 27% (from 5,522.2 tCO2e in 2022 to 4,073.1 tCO2e in 2023)
- All 3 UK offices ran on renewable electricity
- 610 people trained on AdGreen Sustainable Production globally, named #1 ‘AdGreen Super User’ agency
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce global carbon footprint by 5% vs 2022 by EOY 2024
- Supplier management: top 20% of global suppliers (by spend) data captured by 1 March 2024
- Reduce travel emissions by 5% vs 2022 by EOY 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Fully switch our offices to renewable energy by 2025
- Achieve Net Zero global operational emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity, Equity, InclusionEnvironmental SustainabilityInternal Governance