- Climate change and scarcity of resources
- Digital transformation
- Changes in consumption patterns and citizens' expectations
- Attracting and retaining talent
- Corruption and influence peddling in high-risk countries
- Supply chain disruptions
- Data security and privacy
JCDecaux
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, JCDecaux disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 239.5 Kt CO2e/year (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 23.0 Kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 161.4 Kt CO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 215.6 Kt CO2e/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
239.5 Kt CO2e/year (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
125.3K m3/year
2023
Waste
19.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
689.7K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 23.0 Kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 161.4 Kt CO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 215.6 Kt CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 239.5 Kt CO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2022 | 210.4 Kt CO2e |
| 2021 | 30.0 kTEQ CO2 (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 51.8 kTEQ CO2 |
| 2019 | 63.6 kTEQ CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 22% between 2019 and 2023
- 100% of electricity consumption covered by renewable energies since 2022
- 96% waste recovery rate in 2023
- Developed new electrically-assisted bikes
- Developed upcycled bus shelter emitting 65% less CO2
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Deploy the shared “onboarding” basics to all Group subsidiaries by 2025
- Continue to work on the development of human capital in a digitisation context by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 60% reduction in carbon emissions on scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 (vs 2019)
- 46% reduction in scope 3 carbon emissions by 2030 (vs 2019)
- 40% of women on JCDecaux’s executive management committees by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero Carbon by 2050 (scopes 1, 2 and 3)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversityGovernanceResponsible business practicesSustainable living spaces