WPP PLC 2015 SR
The report highlights WPP's progress in integrating sustainability into its business strategy, noting that 12% of its revenue (£1.35 billion) came from clients engaged on sustainability. The company achieved a 33% reduction in carbon emissions per employee since 2006 and set a target for a 47% reduction by 2020. WPP is the first in its sector to measure carbon emissions across its value chain, revealing that 81% of its footprint comes from advertisements placed for clients. Socially, the company contributed £46.9 million in total social value, including pro bono work and charitable donations. Diversity remains a focus, with women accounting for 46% of senior managers.
Company: WPP PLC
Sector: Communication Services
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2015
Type: SR
Pages: 104
WPP PLC
Sustainability Report
The report highlights WPP's progress in integrating sustainability into its business strategy, noting that 12% of its revenue (£1.35 billion) came from clients engaged on sustainability. The company achieved a 33% reduction in carbon emissions per employee since 2006 and set a target for a 47% reduction by 2020. WPP is the first in its sector to measure carbon emissions across its value chain, revealing that 81% of its footprint comes from advertisements placed for clients. Socially, the company contributed £46.9 million in total social value, including pro bono work and charitable donations. Diversity remains a focus, with women accounting for 46% of senior managers.
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Document Details
Report Year
2015
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
Fiscal Year
2014
Published
Jun 1, 2015
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Women on Board
Women in Management
Employees