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Omnicom Group — in detail

Full extracted data, every event in the company's history we've captured, and (soon) external news. The full ratios diagnostic with peer benchmarks lives at /ratios.

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External news· 1 ESG-tagged · GDELT

tagged categories: climate · governance · controversy · M&A · regulatory

Source: GDELT 2.0 DOC API · ESG-keyword filtered · 3-month trailing window.

Data by year· every metric + key events per year

Each year shows the firm's reported metrics on the left and the most material events on the right. Up to 10 events per year; the full event log is one click further.

2025

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2024

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2023

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	75,900people
Revenue	14.7B
Cost of revenue	(12.2B)
Gross profit	2.5B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(393.7M)
Operating income	2.1B
Net income	1.4B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	1.9B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	1.2B
Total assets	28B
Total debt	5.7B
Cash & equivalents	4.4B
Minority interest	1B

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	17.2B
Shares outstanding	199.3M

2022

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	32,915
Scope 2 (market-based)	17,120
Scope 3	311,359
Gross carbon footprint	361,394
Net carbon footprint	361,394

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	84.6M
Total energy	88M
Renewable energy	(24.9M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	63.1M
Renewable electricity %	29%

Social

workforce female pct

53%

Governance

board diversity pct	60%
esg linked executive pay yn	1binary
board independence pct	90%
audit assurance climate levelⓘ	0level

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	74,200people
Revenue	14.3B

Events 2022· 13

Primary: Real estate consolidation & office energy efficiency

Omnicom is consolidating into hub buildings in major markets where multiple agencies are co-located, significantly reducing rooftops and space needed. Offices use LED lighting, ENERGY STAR-rated equipment, no CFC refrigerants, and follow LEED principles. The firm achieved a 53.3% energy reduction per person globally vs 2015 baseline by 2022, exceeding its 20% reduction goal.

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Expanded Scope 3 from 2 categories to 7 categories

Scope 3 reporting now includes Categories 1 (Purchased Goods & Services), 2 (Capital Goods), 3 (Fuel & Energy), 5 (Waste), 6 (Business Travel), 7 (Employee Commuting), 8 (Upstream Leased Assets). Previously only included portions of Cat 3 and Cat 6.

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ISO 27001 certified

Omnicom is certified under the ISO 27001 information security framework, establishing a baseline model for compliance across networks and agencies in more than 70 global markets.

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Dependent: AdGreen carbon calculator for advertising production

As a founding member of Global Ad Net Zero, Omnicom supports AdGreen production sustainability initiative. TBWA Worldwide agencies use the AdGreen carbon calculator to measure campaign carbon footprints and suggest practical changes to clients. Many employees have completed Ad Net Zero's sustainability training.

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Primary: Reducing business travel via virtual production & video conferencing

Facilities equipped with state-of-the-art video conferencing equipment to reduce need for travel. Business travel is a tracked Scope 3 Category 6. Example: Bupa campaign used virtual production with 95% less carbon intensity compared to filming on location.

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Dependent: OMG Momentum: ESG-driven media investment platform

Omnicom Media Group launched OMG Momentum, a first-to-market, enterprise-level global solution that operationalizes environmental and social driven media investment. Powered by Omni, it includes private sustainability and DE&I marketplaces, and planning/activation/optimization tools to enable media strategies that advance clients' sustainability ambitions.

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Primary: Environmental data platform with third-party carbon calculator

Omnicom built an environmental data platform integrated with an expert third-party carbon calculator to measure business activity emissions more accurately and completely across facility operations, business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services.

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Appointed first Chief Data Privacy Officer

Brian Clayton appointed as first Associate General Counsel & Chief Data Privacy Officer to head new Global Privacy Office.

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Renewable electricity procurement reached 29.4% of global use

In 2022, 29.4% of Omnicom's global electricity came from renewable sources (24,876 MWh purchased), up from 21.5% in 2021 and 19.2% in 2020. This greatly surpasses the 20% goal set for 2023 against a 2015 baseline of 16.1%.

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Near-term SBTi target: 46.2% reduction in Scope 1+2+3 by 2030 vs 2019

Omnicom set a new target to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 against a 2019 baseline, aligned with 1.5°C trajectory. Validated by SBTi in early 2023.

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2021

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	12,566
Scope 2 (market-based)	38,279
Scope 3	13,820
Gross carbon footprint	64,665
Net carbon footprint	64,665

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	90.5M
Total energy	99.9M
Renewable energy	(19.5M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	80.4M
Renewable electricity %	22%

Social

workforce board female pct	60%
workforce female pct	51%

Governance

board independence pct	90%
audit assurance climate levelⓘ	0level
esg linked executive pay yn	1yes/no

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	71,700people
Revenue	14.3B

Events 2021· 12

Reduced office footprint by 435,000 sq ft

In 2021, Omnicom eliminated 435,000 square feet of space from its global footprint by transitioning to agile/flexible work arrangements with shared spaces.

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Primary: Energy efficiency in owned and leased properties

Omnicom monitors progress against 2023 goals to reduce energy usage by 20% per person globally (using a 2015 baseline). In 2021, achieved 40.5% reduction per person globally vs 2015 baseline. Global energy use reduced from 114,901 MWh in 2020 to 99,907 MWh in 2021. GHG emissions reduced 12.3% YoY.

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Founding member of #ChangeTheBrief Alliance

As a founding member of #ChangeTheBrief Alliance, Omnicom uses its advertising power to promote sustainable consumer choices and behaviors.

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Committed to Science Based Targets initiative

In 2021, Omnicom committed to joining the Science Based Targets initiative and began work with an environmental management consultancy to set a full global carbon footprint baseline, finalize an Environmental Strategy including future emissions reduction goals, and formally submit to SBTi.

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Added SASB disclosures

Omnicom added SASB Advertising and Marketing Standard disclosures specific to its industry in the 2021 report, improving transparency.

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COVID-19 impact on reported energy figures

COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced building usage in 2020 and 2021, impacting reported energy use. Some energy use shifted to homes/remote work locations and could not be accurately measured beyond owned/leased facilities.

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Primary: Office footprint reduction and agile/flexible workspaces

Omnicom is transforming workplaces into more environmentally friendly destinations through agile and flexible work arrangements. In 2021, it eliminated 435,000 sq ft of space, replaced dedicated workstations with reservable desks, and applied LEED principles for energy-efficient lighting, heating, cooling. Transition to shared spaces, video conferencing, virtual file storage all contribute to energy savings.

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Dependent: Landlord engagement for leased space renewables

With over 78% of U.S. electricity spend flowing through landlords in leased spaces, Omnicom encourages landlords to seek renewable energy sources whenever possible — a key supply-chain lever given the agency footprint is predominantly leased offices.

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Appointed first Chief Environmental Sustainability Officer

Omnicom appointed Karen van Bergen as its first Chief Environmental Sustainability Officer in 2021 to oversee climate change initiatives, set measurable goals and policies, and establish partnerships to reduce carbon footprint.

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Launched OPEN 2.0 DE&I KPIs with executive pay linkage

Announced five DE&I KPIs publicly, with executive compensation determined in part by performance against them. Over 68,000 employees completed Unconscious Bias training.

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2020

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	7,609
Scope 2 (market-based)	37,352
Scope 3	28,771
Gross carbon footprint	73,732
Net carbon footprint	73,732

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	105.2M
Total energy	114.9M
Renewable energy	(20.2M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	94.7M
Renewable electricity %	19%

Social

workforce management female pct	57%
workforce female pct	59%

Governance

esg linked executive pay yn	1yn
workforce board female pct	67%
board independence pct	89%
audit assurance climate levelⓘ	0level

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	64,100people
Revenue	13.2B

Events 2020· 13

Dependent: Industry-wide Ad Net Zero participation

OMG UK is a steering committee member of Ad Net Zero, the UK advertising industry initiative to achieve real net zero carbon emissions from development, production and media placement of advertising by end of 2030. adam&eve helps develop the Advertising Association's Climate Action Working Group action plan.

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Supplier Code of Conduct finalized

Fulfilled goal of developing Supplier Code of Conduct by Jan. 1, 2020, covering 15 principles including human rights, workplace safety, environmental responsibility and data security.

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COVID-19 reduced travel and office occupancy

Most buildings sparsely used in 2020; travel and commuting reduced dramatically, accelerating energy and emissions reductions that may not persist post-pandemic. GHG emissions fell 63% vs 2019.

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Plans to join Science Based Targets Initiative

Currently developing new goals and commitments to reduce carbon emissions; will soon be joining the Science Based Targets Initiative aligned with 1.5°C pathway.

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Eliminated 1M+ sq ft of office space

Eliminated more than 1 million square feet of space from real estate footprint during 2020, transitioning to agile work environments and hub buildings.

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Launched OPEN 2.0 DE&I action plan

Eight-action plan for systemic equity throughout Omnicom; each network/practice area now has dedicated DE&I leader reporting to CEO; KPIs in executive compensation.

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Primary: Business travel reduction via virtual collaboration

COVID-19 accelerated adoption of video conferencing and remote work, reducing travel and commuting dramatically. Even as conditions improve, employees expected to continue using virtual collaboration tools to reduce travel reliance compared with pre-pandemic levels.

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Restated 2017 Scope 3 emissions

2017 Scope 3 and total GHG emissions restated due to slight increase in air travel calculations assessed after 2017 report published.

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Primary: Responsible refurbishment & waste diversion

London Bankside office refurbishment in 2020 diverted 99.68% of nearly 24 tons of waste from landfill (target was 98%), saving the equivalent of 142.28 metric tons of CO2 emissions through recycling.

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Dependent: Supplier Code of Conduct including environmental criteria

Supplier Code of Conduct finalized in 2020 covers 15 principles including environmental responsibility, requiring all supply chain members to operate ethically and responsibly. Suppliers also asked to hold their own suppliers to the same standards.

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