WPP | Sustainability Performance

https://www.wpp.com

WPP Group is a global advertising and public relations company, offering communications, media, and technology services.

1950

United Kingdom

10,001+ employees

Marketing & Advertising

$10B+ in revenue

$100M - 500M in profitability

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Sustainability Ranking & Industry Benchmark

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Overall^ⓈThis is a simple, transparent and data-based ranking measuring the overall sustainability performance of a company. It takes into account the following factors:

• Carbon emissions intensity (normalized by industry)
• Share of renewable electricity consumption (normalized by industry)
• Sustainability maturity
• Intent to leverage sustainability solutions
• Sustainability accreditations and certifications

The ranking takes into account all companies in illuminem's database. It leverages publicly available data as well as responses from the brief illuminem survey (please fill it out here for your company).

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in United Kingdom^{ⓈThis ranking uses the same criteria as the overall ranking but is limited to comparing the company with others in the same geography, based on its headquarters location, within Illuminem's database.
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in Media & Communications^{ⓈThis ranking uses the same criteria as the overall ranking but is limited to comparing the company with others in the same industry within Illuminem's database.
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Sustainability Maturity

^ⓈMaturity measures how far along a company is on its sustainability journey.

It takes into account various factors such as:

• Breadth and depth of sustainability strategy
• Investment in sustainability
• External stakeholder engagement on sustainability topics
• Disclosure, awareness and management of environmental performance
• Sustainability certifications, awards and memberships

The maturity rank is based on a company's overall maturity score compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher maturity result in a higher rank.
Companies at the early stage of their sustainability journey are usually just starting to recognize the importance of sustainability. Their goals are often compliance-driven, cost-saving, or reputation-based, rather than deeply integrated into their core business strategy. Example solutions include services to comply with regulations, compliance software, consulting services, energy management & efficiency to reduce cost, certifications etc.
Companies with high sustainability maturity have deeply integrated sustainability into their core strategy and view it as a competitive advantage. Sustainability is not just a compliance requirement but a business driver that aligns with long-term value creation. Example solutions include insetting & supply chain services, carbon neutrality solutions, circular economy models, innovations in sustainable products and services etc.
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Sustainability Intent

^ⓈIntent measures a company's likelihood to buy sustainability products and services in the near future.

It takes into account various factors such as:

• Expressed intent by relevant company employees to buy sustainability solutions (reported directly to illuminem)
• Previous company activity in buying relevant solutions (reported to illuminem or aggregated from global registries)
• News or public reports by the company signaling interest to buy relevant solutions
• Intensity and progress against sustainability targets or pledges (reported publicly by the company)
• Level of pressure on sustainability performance from relevant stakeholders (as reported by the company or estimated based on industry/geography)

The intent rank is based on a company's overall intent score compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher intent results in a higher rank.
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Carbon emissions

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64.9K^ⓈGIST2024

Industry rank: 34 out of 185^{ⓈThe carbon emissions rank is based on a company's CO2 equivalent Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher emissions result in a lower rank.}

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Total CO2 emissions
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Industry rank: 34 out of 185^{ⓈThe carbon emissions rank is based on a company's CO2 equivalent Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher emissions result in a lower rank.}

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Scope 2 location based

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Industry benchmark
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B/M^{ⓈThe carbon emissions benchmark value represents the average carbon intensity (revenue-based) of all other companies in the same industry (with over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database, adjusted for the revenue of the selected company.}

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Renewable electricity

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88%^{ⓈCompany sustainability report}2023

Industry rank: 17 out of 185^{ⓈThe renewables rank is based on a company's share of renewable electricity (as a percentage of total electricity consumption) compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) within Illuminem's database.}

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Industry rank: 17 out of 185^{ⓈThe renewables rank is based on a company's share of renewable electricity (as a percentage of total electricity consumption) compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) within Illuminem's database.}

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Renewable energy

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78%^ⓈGIST2024

Industry rank: 1 out of 185^{ⓈThe renewables rank is based on a company's share of renewable energy (as a percentage of total energy consumption) compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) within Illuminem's database.}

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Total energy consumption
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SDG impact

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1. 1. No Poverty- USD
2. 2. Zero Hunger- USD
3. 3. Good Health and Well-being- USD
4. 4. Quality Education- USD
5. 5. Gender Equality- USD
6. 6. Clean Water and Sanitation- USD
7. 7. Affordable and Clean Energy- USD
8. 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth- USD
9. 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure- USD
10. 10. Reduced Inequalities- USD
11. 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities- USD
12. 12. Responsible Consumption and Production- USD
13. 13. Climate Action- USD
14. 14. Life Below Water- USD
15. 15. Life on Land- USD
16. 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions- USD
17. 17. Partnerships for the Goals- USD

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Waste management

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Water management

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Carbon certificate projects

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Pay gap breakdown

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Sustainability targets and commitments

Target	Year	Value	Scope	Baseline
Interim emissions reduction	2030	50%	-	N/A

Progress against targets

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As of 2023, the company has achieved a 76% absolute reduction in tCO2e emissions for Scope 1 and 2 since 2019, with an 18% year-on-year reduction. The company continues to focus on reducing emissions across its six biggest hotspots: media, production, procurement, IT, buildings, and innovation and AI. The company plans to publish its first formal Transition Plan in 2024, marking an important milestone in its progress towards net zero.

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Total sustainability employees

11+

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