Universal Registration Document 2023

SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities

10.2: By 2030, empower all people and promote their social, economic and political integration, regardless of their age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, origin and religion, or their economic or other status.

SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities

Publicis Groupe was the first communications Groupe to sign the United Nations Global Compact in 2003, and signed seven WEPs (UN Women).

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

98% of strategic suppliers assessed by a third party expert. 154 suppliers assessed by EcoVadis in 2023.

SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and productio

12.2: By 2030, achieve sustainable management and rational use of natural resources.

SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and productio

Supporting our clients in their sustainable development projects is an integral part of the service offering, in order to encourage behavioral changes and move towards new models. Increased internal awareness of employees in many countries on best practices and eco‑gestures to reduce all our direct impacts; the French NIBI (No Impact for Big Impact) program will be extended to several countries.

SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and productio

A.L.I.C.E. is used for +250 brands/clients, in +50 countries

SDG 13 - Fight against climate change

13.3: Improve education, awareness and individual and institutional capacities regarding climate change adaptation, mitigation and impact reduction and early warning systems.

SDG 13 - Fight against climate change

The Groupe’s environmental policy “Net Zero Climate Policy” incorporates the new impact reduction targets for 2030 and 2040 validated by SBTi, aligned with the Paris Agreement and the 1.5°C scenario, for scopes 1+2+3 with a Net Zero target for 2040.

The objective of switching to 100% renewable energy (ENR) from direct sources by 2030 is maintained.

SDG 13 - Fight against climate change

Objective for 2030: 50% reduction in scopes 1+2+3. Objective for 2040: 90% reduction in scopes 1+2+3. ENR 2023: 60%.

SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions

16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and give everyone equal access to justice.

16.5: Significantly reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.

SDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions

The Groupe is a defender of human rights and fundamental individual freedoms. The Groupe’s ethical principles include the fight against corruption, fraud and conflicts of interest, with a Zero Tolerance approach. 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

Committed for 15 years to the Women’s Forum promoting rights for women and young girls.

SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the SDGs

17.7: Encourage and promote public partnerships, public‑private partnerships and partnerships with civil society, building on the experience acquired and funding strategies applied in this area.

SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the SDGs

Every year, Publicis Groupe monitors which SDGs apply 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 Women’s Forum or Unstereotype Alliance (UN Women), which act in favor of the SDGs Nos. 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17, or Alliance4Youth, initiated by Nestlé (SDGs Nos. 4, 5, 8 and 10).

The Groupe’s advocacy #WorkingWithCancer (WWC) supports SDGs 3, 5 and 8.

SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the SDGs

640 pro bono campaigns and volunteering supporting the SDGs.