Universal Registration Document 2024

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

Publicis Groupe was the first communications group to sign the United Nations Global Compact in 2003, and signed the 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.

87% of suppliers in compliance with the ESG Enhanced Program 355 suppliers assessed by EcoVadis in 2024

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

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.

A.L.I.C.E. is used for +200 brands/ clients in +50 countries

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

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.

Objective by 2030: 50% reduction in scopes 1+2+3. Objective by 2040: 90% reduction in scopes 1+2+3. Renewable energy 2024: 65.2%

• 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

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.

Committed for 19 years to the Women’s Forum promoting rights for women and young girls

17.17 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

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.

550 pro bono campaigns and volunteering supporting the SDGs