Havas — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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Following the spin-off from Vivendi in December 2024, Havas committed in 2025 to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on its own behalf. The Group is refining the SBTi-approved carbon emission targets previously set by Vivendi to reflect Havas' new standalone status. Key targets include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, 100% renewable electricity by 2030, reduction in operational Scope 3 emissions by 2035, and supplier alignment with decarbonization pathway by 2026.
sustainability_report p.185
Havas set mid-term financial guidance for 2028: adjusted EBIT margin of 14%-15% and pay-out ratio around 40%. 2025 expectations: net revenue organic growth above +2%, adjusted EBIT margin 12.5%-13.5%.
sustainability_report p.21
Existing climate targets (set with 2018 base year) will be reassessed using a new base year following independence from Vivendi. Direction unclear until new submission.
sustainability_report p.26
In Jan-Feb 2025 Havas acquired CA Sports (Spain), Channel Bakers (North America) and Don (Argentina/Mexico) to strengthen sports marketing, e-commerce/retail media and creative capabilities in LATAM.
sustainability_report p.22
Following spin-off from Vivendi, Havas reaffirmed commitment to SBTi and is preparing a new submission of climate targets. Existing 2018-baseline targets will be reassessed with new base year.
sustainability_report p.26
In 2025, Havas conducted a detailed review of its 2024 carbon footprint and moved to full disclosure of Scope 3 emissions, including Cat 3.1 Purchased Goods and Services (previously partially disclosed at only 197 tCO2e). This caused reported footprint to more than double vs 2024 published figure; on like-for-like basis emissions decreased 3%.
sustainability_report p.32
In 2025, Havas submitted independently to CDP for the first time and received a B rating. Deloitte was appointed as independent third-party auditor providing limited assurance on ESG indicators across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
sustainability_report p.32
Havas initiated integration of the industry's new standard for media-related carbon measurement (GMSF) into the Havas Carbon Impact Calculator. By 2026, the tool will be fully compliant, including more accurate measurement of programmatic media.
sustainability_report p.34
On November 18, 2025, Havas implemented a reverse share split at a ratio of 10 to 1. The number of ordinary shares was divided by 10 from 991.8 million to 99.2 million, with nominal value increasing from €0.20 to €2.00. No impact on share capital or equity.
sustainability_report p.133
Havas completed 11 acquisitions in 2025, including Channel Bakers (US), Bearded Kitten (UK), Kaimera (Australia), Gauly (Germany), CA Sports (Spain), Don (Argentina), FMad (France), Enverta Digital (Canada), Tidart (Spain), Unnest (France), and Digizik (Belgium). Total payment for acquisitions net of cash acquired was €39M.
sustainability_report p.38
In 2025, Havas publishes sustainability information compliant with NFRD principles, pending CSRD transposition into Dutch law. The Group voluntarily applies partially the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). A selection of sustainability information has been covered by external limited assurance provided by Deloitte.
sustainability_report p.185
From 2025 disclosure, all entities are included in environmental reporting. Previously, 2024 published data covered only entities with more than 25 employees. The recalculated '2024 Full Scope' is provided for data comparability.
sustainability_report p.196
2024· 7 events
Havas N.V. was listed on Euronext on 16 December 2024 following spin-off from Vivendi, marking a new era as an independent listed company.
sustainability_report p.9
In December 2024, Havas separated from Vivendi and became a publicly listed company in the Netherlands, requiring reassessment of climate targets and reporting boundaries.
sustainability_report p.6
2024 published data covered only entities with more than 25 employees. From 2025 disclosure onward, all entities are included. A recalculated '2024 full scope' is provided for comparability, increasing the 2024 baseline materially (e.g. total Scope 1+2 market & 3 from 37,421 to 89,230 tCO2e).
sustainability_report p.33
In September 2024, Havas paid a €150m exceptional dividend to Vivendi prior to the spin-off, materially reducing net cash from €430m (Dec-23) to €211m (Dec-24).
sustainability_report p.35
Havas was awarded the EcoVadis Gold medal in 2024 in recognition of its sustainability performance.
sustainability_report p.13
Following Havas spin-off from Vivendi SE, Havas N.V. was admitted to listing and trading on Euronext Amsterdam on December 16, 2024. The Havas division was contributed by Vivendi to the Company on October 28, 2024.
sustainability_report p.13
Havas completed six bolt-on acquisitions in 2024 across UK, France, Middle East and Australia to reinforce data, social, e-commerce and B2B capabilities. Contributed +2.5% scope to net revenue growth.
sustainability_report p.18
2023· 6 events
Methodology added in 2023 to report electricity emissions on a location-based basis in addition to market-based.
sustainability_report p.18
Havas reports total carbon footprint has decreased by 39% since 2018 baseline (45,275 to 27,828 tCO2e on Scope 3; total inventory 34,736 tCO2e in 2023).
sustainability_report p.17
In March 2023, the Science-Based Targets initiative validated Vivendi's (and therefore Havas') decarbonization trajectory: reduce Scope 1&2 by 71% by 2035, reduce Scope 3 (business operations) by 43% by 2035, 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030, and engage suppliers in a decarbonization strategy by 2026.
sustainability_report p.19
GHG inventory data is audited by Ernst & Young as part of Vivendi's DPEF (Declaration of Extra-Financial Performance). Scope of audited data covers entities with more than 25 employees (21,674 of 23,042 individuals).
sustainability_report p.18
In November 2023, Havas globally deployed the Havas Carbon Impact calculator to measure carbon footprint of media, creative and event campaigns. Intended to provide more comprehensive Scope 3 measurement going forward.
sustainability_report p.21
CDP awarded Vivendi a B rating in 2023, up three places from C in 2021. Now above sector average and European average.
sustainability_report p.8
2022· 1 event
Commuting and upstream emissions linked to energy were added as KPIs in 2022, expanding the Scope 3 boundary.
sustainability_report p.18