- Challenging market environment, particularly in the technology sector.
- Client hesitancy to commit to new projects.
- Increased air travel emissions despite new policy.
- Uneven take-up of ESG tools across businesses.
M&C Saatchi Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, M&C Saatchi Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3K tCO2e (location-based) 1106 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 164 tCO2e; Scope 2: 943 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 37.4K tCO2e. 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
1.3K tCO2e (location-based) 1106 tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
40% (purchased electricity)
of total energy
Energy Use
3.2K MWh
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). | 164 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 943 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 37.4K tCO2e |
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 | 1.3K tCO2e (location-based) 1106 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2021 | 33.5K tCO2e (Scope 3 2019 baseline) |
| 2020 | 299.78 tCO2e/year (UK based companies) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% from 2019 baseline (market-based)
- Implemented a portfolio approach to offsetting 2022 Scope 1 and 2 emissions, including purchasing SAF certificates and investing in a solar power project with biodiversity benefits.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Offset remaining emissions from own operations by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Offset remaining emissions across value chain by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)Supply Chain Sustainability