Omnicom Group — 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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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.
sustainability_report p.35
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.
sustainability_report p.36
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.
sustainability_report p.45
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.
sustainability_report p.33
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.
sustainability_report p.35
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.
sustainability_report p.34
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.
sustainability_report p.32
Brian Clayton appointed as first Associate General Counsel & Chief Data Privacy Officer to head new Global Privacy Office.
sustainability_report p.46
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%.
sustainability_report p.36
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.
sustainability_report p.5
Scope 3 emissions restated for 2019-2021 due to broader category coverage and updated methodology; reported Scope 3 emissions increased significantly compared to previous years.
sustainability_report p.36
Omnicom restated Scope 1 and 2 emissions data from 2019-2021 due to use of a more updated and comprehensive calculation methodology aligned with GHG Protocol, CDP and SBTi frameworks.
sustainability_report p.36
Omnicom introduced two new DE&I ambitions: increase total BIPOC representation to 35% by 2026 and women in leadership to 52% by 2026.
sustainability_report p.13
2021· 12 events
In 2021, Omnicom eliminated 435,000 square feet of space from its global footprint by transitioning to agile/flexible work arrangements with shared spaces.
sustainability_report p.41
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.
sustainability_report p.42
As a founding member of #ChangeTheBrief Alliance, Omnicom uses its advertising power to promote sustainable consumer choices and behaviors.
sustainability_report p.5
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.
sustainability_report p.39
Omnicom added SASB Advertising and Marketing Standard disclosures specific to its industry in the 2021 report, improving transparency.
sustainability_report p.5
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.
sustainability_report p.40
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.
sustainability_report p.41
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.
sustainability_report p.42
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.
sustainability_report p.39
Announced five DE&I KPIs publicly, with executive compensation determined in part by performance against them. Over 68,000 employees completed Unconscious Bias training.
sustainability_report p.12
Omnicom derives a portion of electricity from renewable sources, with efforts spearheaded in the U.K. where it buys green power in self-managed buildings through electricity purchasing agreements. In the U.S., more than 78% of electricity spend is through landlords in leased spaces, and Omnicom encourages them to seek renewable energy sources. In 2021, 19,486 MWh (21.5% of total electricity) was from renewable resources, up from 19.2% in 2020, exceeding the 2023 goal of 20%.
sustainability_report p.42
As a founding member of #ChangeTheBrief Alliance, Omnicom actively works to harness its advertising power and influence to promote sustainable consumer choices and behaviors among clients' end consumers.
sustainability_report p.5
2020· 13 events
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.
sustainability_report p.52
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.
sustainability_report p.59
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.
sustainability_report p.47
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.
sustainability_report p.10
Eliminated more than 1 million square feet of space from real estate footprint during 2020, transitioning to agile work environments and hub buildings.
sustainability_report p.48
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.
sustainability_report p.15
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.
sustainability_report p.49
2017 Scope 3 and total GHG emissions restated due to slight increase in air travel calculations assessed after 2017 report published.
sustainability_report p.52
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.
sustainability_report p.52
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.
sustainability_report p.59
Building and retrofitting activities guided by global planning standard including LEED principles. Prioritizes energy-efficient lighting, heating/cooling, and material reuse. Eliminated over 1 million sq ft of space in 2020. Transitioning to agile, unassigned workspaces with shared conference rooms and printing centers. Goal to reduce energy use per person 20% by 2023 (2015 baseline); achieved 32% per-person reduction in 2020.
sustainability_report p.48
Omnicom derives a portion of electricity needs from renewable sources. Efforts spearheaded in the UK where green power is purchased through electricity purchasing agreements in managed buildings. In the US, more than 90% of electricity spend is through landlords in leased spaces, with encouragement to seek renewable energy. In 2020, total renewable electricity purchased was 20,165 MWh — 19% of total electricity, up from 16% in 2019, advancing the goal to reach 20% by 2023.
sustainability_report p.51
Report does not describe carbon removals (DAC, BECCS, biochar, afforestation) as part of Omnicom's strategy. Plans to join SBTi suggest future near-term reduction focus rather than removals at this stage.
sustainability_report p.47