WPP PLC 2008 SR

The report outlines WPP's commitment to corporate responsibility, focusing on five material areas: client work impact, marketing ethics, employment, social investment, and climate change. In 2007, the company achieved carbon neutrality by offsetting its footprint of 244,146 tonnes of CO2 and set a target to reduce emissions by 20% by 2010. WPP invested £38.6 million in employee training and wellbeing, with women representing 55% of the total workforce and 33% of executive leaders. Social investment reached £16.3 million, primarily through pro bono work valued at £12.8 million for various NGOs. The report also highlights the company's efforts in promoting diversity and maintaining high ethical standards in marketing and data privacy.

Company: WPP PLC

Sector: Communication Services

Country: United Kingdom

Year: 2008

Type: SR

Pages: 104

WPP PLC 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report

Corporate Responsibility Report

The report outlines WPP's commitment to corporate responsibility, focusing on five material areas: client work impact, marketing ethics, employment, social investment, and climate change. In 2007, the company achieved carbon neutrality by offsetting its footprint of 244,146 tonnes of CO2 and set a target to reduce emissions by 20% by 2010. WPP invested £38.6 million in employee training and wellbeing, with women representing 55% of the total workforce and 33% of executive leaders. Social investment reached £16.3 million, primarily through pro bono work valued at £12.8 million for various NGOs. The report also highlights the company's efforts in promoting diversity and maintaining high ethical standards in marketing and data privacy.

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Document Details

Report Year

2008

Reporting Period

Jan 1, 2007 - Jun 30, 2008

Fiscal Year

2007

Published

Jun 1, 2008

Type

Sustainability Report

Language

English

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Energy Consumption

Women on Board

Women in Management

Employees