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
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
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Other Standards
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Energy Consumption
Women on Board
Women in Management
Employees