Climate Action: Ipsos’ near-term and net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

This validation by the SBTi is an important step, in line with Ipsos’ commitment to follow a CO2 emissions reduction trajectory consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement’s ambition against global warming.

13 January 2025

The Science Based Targets initiative has validated the science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets submitted by Ipsos. Ipsos has committed to reducing its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 49.9% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Ipsos has also committed to reducing its absolute scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting by 27.5% within the same timeframe.

The SBTi has also validated that Ipsos’ Corporate net-zero target conforms with the SBTi Standard. Through this target, Ipsos has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Reaching net-zero implies reducing emissions, across all 3 scopes, by at least 90% vs. the base year, and offsetting the remaining emissions.

After reducing its total emissions by 21% since 2019 (scopes 1, 2 and 3*), Ipsos is implementing an ambitious decarbonisation plan, involving all its entities worldwide, in support of these objectives – which matter to us as corporate citizens, to our clients, and to our staff.

* Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions. Scope 2: Electricity indirect GHG emissions. Scope 3: Other indirect GHG emissions.

About the SBTi: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies’ targets.

APPROVED NET-ZERO SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS The Science Based Targets initiative has validated that the science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions target(s) submitted by IPSOS S.A conform with the SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard. SBTi has classified your company’s scope 1 and 2 target ambition as in line with a 1.5°C trajectory. The official net-zero science-based target language: Overall Net-Zero Target: Ipsos S.A commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050. Near-Term Targets: Ipsos S.A commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 49.9% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. IPSOS S.A also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy- related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel and employee commuting 27.5% within the same timeframe. Long-Term Targets: Ipsos S.A commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year. IPSOS S.A also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy- related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel and employee commuting 90% within the same timeframe. Date of Approval - 5 December 2024

APPROVED NEAR-TERM SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS The Science Based Targets initiative has validated that the science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions target(s) submitted by IPSOS S.A conform with the SBTi Criteria and Recommendations (Criteria version 5.2). SBTi has classified your company’s scope 1 and 2 target ambition as in line with a 1.5°C trajectory. The official near-term science-based target language: Ipsos S.A commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 49.9% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. IPSOS S.A also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy- related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel and employee commuting 27.5% within the same timeframe. Date of Approval - 5 December 2024

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