Edelman, officially known as Edelman Public Relations, is a leading global communications firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1952, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Specialising in public relations, digital marketing, and brand strategy, Edelman is renowned for its innovative approach to building trust and engagement between brands and their audiences. With a commitment to delivering unique insights and tailored solutions, Edelman offers a diverse range of services, including crisis management, media relations, and social media strategy. The firm has consistently been recognised for its market leadership, earning accolades such as the PRWeek Agency of the Year. Through its dedication to excellence and a deep understanding of the evolving communications landscape, Edelman continues to set the standard in the public relations industry.
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In 2022, Edelman reported total carbon emissions of approximately 133,081,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 129,743,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,398,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,939,000 kg CO2e. In the US, the company’s emissions totalled about 406,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Edelman has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has submitted a long-term emissions reduction target to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which is currently pending validation. The emissions data for Edelman is cascaded from its parent company, Daniel J. Edelman, Inc., reflecting the corporate family relationship. This comprehensive approach to emissions reporting and reduction targets underscores Edelman's commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 254,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,552,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 8,976,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Edelman is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.