Universal Registration Document 2021

Chapter 4. Corporate social responsibility – Non-financial performance

SDG Among the targets monitored Actions implemented and mechanisms Change in indicators
  • 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

Publicis Groupe was the first communication group to sign the United Nations Global Compact in 2003, and signed the UN Women’s seven WEPs.

Reaffirmation of a commitment to the fight against forced labor, child labor, human trafficking and modern slavery. The duty of care plan makes it possible to monitor these issues internally and externally with suppliers. Strengthen CSR monitoring of local suppliers with the use of P.A.S.S.
  • SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities

Change in indicators

90% of strategic suppliers assessed by an expert third party. +170 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 encourage changes in the behavior of consumers, client-citizens who are increasingly demanding regarding these issues.

Increased internal awareness-raising among employees in many countries, on best practices and eco-gestures to reduce all our direct impacts. 500 employees trained on A.L.I.C.E.
  • 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 (1.5°C scenario)

  • 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 “Net Zero Climate Policy” is evolving and takes into account the new impact reduction targets for 2030 and 2040. By joining SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative), the Groupe has defined its objectives for 2030, following the 1.5°C scenario to achieve carbon neutrality for scopes 1 +2 +3 as soon as possible before 2030, and the objective of achieving 100% direct renewable energies sources before 2030.

  • SDG 13 - Measures to combat climate change

Change in indicators

2030 target: 50% reduction in scopes 1 +2 +3, and Carbon Neutrality. Objectives by 2040: 90% reduction in scopes 1 +2 +3, and Net Zero

  • SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutionss
  • SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutionss

Among the targets monitored

  • Promote the rule of law
  • Fight against corruption
  • SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutionss

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 institutionss

Change in indicators

Report and manifesto by the Women’s Forum in May 2021 for the G20: A She-Covery for All: Towards the Zero Gender Gap.

  • 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

Every year, Publicis Groupe monitors which SDGs correspond to the projects that it supports in one way or another, in all countries. The Groupe takes part in various multi-company initiatives such as the Daring Circles of the Women’s Forum that act in favor of the SDGs (4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17), or Alliance4Youth initiated by Nestlé (SDGs 4, 5, 8 and 10).

  • SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the SDGs

Change in indicators

440 pro bono campaigns and volunteering supporting the SDGs.