- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (particularly from media campaigns)
- Further improving the measurement of their carbon footprint
Havas
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Havas disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 27.8K 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
34.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
67%
of total energy
📊 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). | 2.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 27.8K tCO2e/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 | 34.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 36.4K tCO2e (1.65 tCO2e per employee) |
| 2021 | 20.8K t.eq CO2 |
| 2020 | 31.8K t.eq CO2 |
| 2019 | 112.2K t.eq CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased carbon footprint by 39% since 2018
- 67% of electricity consumption from renewable energy sources
- Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated decarbonization trajectory
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption (Scopes 1&2) by 71% by 2035
- Reduce emissions linked to business operations by 43% by 2035
- Involve suppliers in a decarbonization strategy aligned with group commitments by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Use 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PeopleEnvironmentMeaningful Communication