2020 Annual Financial Report

Chapter 4 : Corporate social responsibility – non-financial performance

4.6 Sustainable development goals

4.6 OBJECTIFS DE DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE

The Groupe measures its contribution against 10 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (in solid color) that are. aligned with the Company’s strategy.

SDG	Among the targets monitored	Actions implemented and mechanisms	Change in indicators
SDG 2 – Zero hunger	SDG 2 – Zero hunger Among the targets monitored Fight against food waste Improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture	SDG 2 – Zero hunger Actions implemented and mechanisms Mobilization of employees in favor of SDG 2, as part of Common Ground, and to cooperate with clients, partners or suppliers for a stronger impact. See www.publicisgroupeonetable.com	SDG 2 – Zero hunger Change in indicators Skills support for 280 projects since 2016.
SDG 3 – Good health and well-being	SDG 3 – Good health and well-being Among the targets monitored Provide medical protection to employees Ensure the well-being of teams at their workplace in the agency	SDG 3 – Good health and well-being Actions implemented and mechanisms All Groupe agencies have organized a local protection and support plan for mental health, to help employees during this pandemic year. Enhanced healthcare coverage and free access to new services.	SDG 3 – Good health and well-being Change in indicators 100% of employees have access to healthcare actions and support .
SDG 4 – Quality education	SDG 4 – Quality education Among the targets monitored Facilitate equitable access to training Ensure the employability of employees Improve the level of skills and expertise	SDG 4 – Quality education Actions implemented and mechanisms The Groupe has mobilized to support the “Black Lives Matter” movement, leading local action plans to respond to each context. The objective is to recruit more diversified profiles in terms of origins and career paths, and to better retain talent in the Company. Global rollout of the Marcel platform, with Marcel Classes accessible 24/7 in 13 languages.	SDG 4 – Quality education Change in indicators 74% of employees trained. More than 1,600,000 hours of programs took place (28.1 hours per capita).
SDG 5 – Gender equality	SDG 5 – Gender equality Among the targets monitored Proactive approach to promote team diversity Commitment to gender equality Continue the fight against all forms of discrimination	SDG 5 – Gender equality Actions implemented and mechanisms Continuation of internal programs to promote gender balance and diversity. Reaffirmation of the “Zero Tolerance” policy with regard to all forms of discrimination, sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. Widespread unconscious bias training. Challenges for certain roles: Head of Creation, Head of data, and Head of Tech, less than 30%. Equal pay monitoring using the internal HRIS system.	SDG 5 – Gender equality Change in indicators 40.4% women in key leadership positions (2020 target achieved). 2025 target: 45% women in key leadership positions.
SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth	SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth Among the targets monitored Participate in the creation of direct jobs Ensure real equality of opportunity	SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth Actions implemented and mechanisms The Groupe directly employs 79,051 employees worldwide, representing a personnel expense of euro 6,242 million. The principle of equal opportunities (or Rooney Rule) has been strengthened in the diversity action plans (recruitment, promotion, succession, etc.). 11th year of the MCTP (Multicultural Talent Pipeline)	SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth Change in indicators Sustained equal opportunity efforts to recruit and promote more diverse profiles.
SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities	SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities Among the targets monitored Combat forced labor, child labor and human trafficking, by involving suppliers	SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities Actions implemented and mechanisms Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact since 2003, and signatory in 2018 of the seven WEPs (UN Women). Reaffirmation of a commitment to the fight against forced labor, child labor, human trafficking and modern slavery. Duty of Care Plan undertaken to improve the monitoring of suppliers on these issues. Strengthen CSR monitoring of local suppliers with the use of P.A.S.S .	SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities Change in indicators 85% of strategic suppliers assessed by an expert third party +100 local suppliers self assessed via P.A.S.S .
SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production	SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production Among the targets monitored Contribute to raising awareness of sustainable development issues Change behavior towards more sustainable consumption	SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production Actions implemented and mechanisms Supporting our clients in their sustainable development projects is an integral part of the service offering, in order to inform and encourage changes in the behavior of consumers, client-citizens who are increasingly attentive to these issues. Internal employee awareness of best practices and ecogestures to reduce all our direct impacts.	SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production Change in indicators Launch of the A.L.I.C.E. platform with a dozen clients. 2030 objectives validated by SBTi (Sc. 1.5 °C).
SDG 13 – Measures to combat climate change	SDG 13 – Measures to combat climate change Among the targets monitored Reduce consumption and direct impacts Help to preserve natural resources	SDG 13 – Measures to combat climate change Actions implemented and mechanisms The Groupe ’s environmental policy “Consume less and better”, in place for the last 12 years, has led to a reduction of 60% in carbon intensity per capita. By joining SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative), the Groupe has defined its objectives for 2030, following the 1.5 °C scenario, and to achieve carbon neutrality for all three scopes as soon as possible before 2030.	SDG 13 – Measures to combat climate change Change in indicators Objectives for 2030: reduction of 47% in Scope 1 & 2, and 14% for Scope 3. 100% renewable energy before 2030.
SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions	SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions Among the targets monitored Promote the rule of law Fight against corruption	SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions Actions implemented and mechanisms The Groupe is a defender of human rights and fundamental individual freedoms. Among the Groupe ’s ethical principles, the fight against corruption, fraud and conflicts of interest have always been central, as has the “Zero Tolerance” principle with regard to all forms of discrimination, harassment or violence. Training teams in legal changes is key. The Duty of Care Plan extends CSR monitoring to Groupe and agency suppliers.	SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions Change in indicators 2020 Women’s Forum report “Women at the heart of the economy”
SDG 17 – Partnerships to achieve the SDGs	SDG 17 – Partnerships to achieve the SDGs Among the targets monitored Continue cooperation with the various organizations by putting our skills at their service Promote projects with positive impacts	SDG 17 – Partnerships to achieve the SDGs Actions implemented and mechanisms Within Common Ground bringing together the six major global communication groups that put their skills at the service of six SDGs. Publicis Groupe has set up a dedicated program around SDG 2 (“Zero hunger”), entitled “One Table”. The Groupe participates in various multi-company initiatives such as Daring Circles from theWomen’s Forum acting in favor of the SDGs.	SDG 17 – Partnerships to achieve the SDGs Change in indicators 420 pro bono campaigns and volunteering supporting the SDGs.