Risks related to Compliance and corruption are monitored by the Groupe Compliance Department.
The risks relating to accounting information, external growth strategy, management of the liquidity position, foreign currencies and changes in the Groupe’s debt or tax position are monitored by the Finance Department, in cooperation with the Executive Management.
The risks associated with accounting and financial information are also monitored via the FMC program, managed by the Internal Audit, Risk Management and Internal Control Department.
The Groupe has also implemented a risk mapping approach. As a result, several risk maps have been developed and updated on a regular basis in order to provide the Groupe with an overview of the risks that may impact its finances, operations, compliance or reputation. Specific risk maps feed the Groupe’s major risk map and vice versa. They are supplemented by ad hoc risk analyses carried out at the request of the management. The use of a methodology common to all mappings guarantees overall consistency. Each mapping is preceded by a documentary analysis that establishes the risk universe. Then, individual or collective interviews are conducted with key employees who share their risks, their control framework and an initial estimate of the likelihood and impact based on a rating scale adapted to the Groupe and, if necessary, to the mapping exercise. The rating scale is on four levels, ranging from rare to certain for likelihood and from low to major for impact, as indicated below. Different dimensions are taken into account (image, finance, Talent, CSR, legal, etc.) and adapted to each risk map exercise. The timeframe used is as follows: short-term (one year) or medium-term (between one and five years) or long-term (beyond five years). A workshop to rate the net risks, taking into account the control framework, is then organized with the concerned internal (CSR, legal, GSO, etc.) or external stakeholders and the Secretary General.
This matrix presents Publicis Groupe’s risk assessment scale along two axes:
- probability (vertical axis, ranging from Rare 1 to Certain 4)
- impact (horizontal axis, ranging from Low 1 to Major 4).
The color of the cells intensifies from light pink (low risk) to dark burgundy (high risk), indicating the increasing level of criticality based on the probability/impact combination.
This diagram presents a mapping of groupe major risks.
It is organized around a central map fed by six specialized maps, all interconnected by DMA* flows.
Cybersecurity Risks Mapping.
Corruption Risks Mapping.
ESG Risks Mapping.
Duty of Care Mapping.
Climate Risks Mapping.
Ethics and Compliance Mapping.
In 2025, the Groupe presented several mapping projects to the Strategic, Environmental and Social Committee. The mapping of major risks and that of climate risks has been updated. A new mapping of the risks of non-compliance and breach of ethics has been developed. An update on the action plans of the Duty of Care Plan was also presented to the committee.
In addition, a presentation dedicated to cybersecurity was conducted.
These mappings helped establish the internal audit plan for 2026 in addition to other elements.
Thus, pursuant to article L. 225-102-1 of the French Commercial Code, it is stated that with regard to the Groupe’s activities, the financial risks associated with the impact of climate change have a non-significant impact. However, the Groupe is mindful of measuring the environmental risks and finding solutions to reduce them (See Chapter 4 of the Universal Registration Document).