Havas
Havas, officially known as Havas Group, is a prominent global communications and advertising agency headquartered in France. Established in 1835, Havas has evolved into a leader in the marketing and communications industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The agency excels in various business areas, including advertising, media, digital marketing, and public relations, offering a unique blend of creativity and data-driven strategies. Havas is renowned for its integrated approach, which fosters collaboration across its diverse services, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that resonate with their target audiences. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Havas has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for brands seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Havas's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Havas's score of 63 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Havas's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Havas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,579,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,341,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a combined total of around 5,921,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. In 2023, the figures were slightly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,584,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,323,000 kg CO2e (market-based), leading to a total of around 6,907,000 kg CO2e. Havas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 71% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035, compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, they target a 43% reduction in emissions linked to business operations (Scope 3) by the same year. Havas is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 and aims for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company's efforts are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the media sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2018 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,539,110 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,485,060 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 45,274,910 | - | - |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Havas is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
