Dentsu — full event log

Previous Mid-Term Management Plan (2021-2024) targets (organic growth CAGR 4-5%, operating margin 18% in 2024) were not achieved. New plan targets organic growth of 4% and operating margin of 16-17% by 2027, with new ROE KPI in mid-teens range.

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Due to changes in the scope of consolidation resulting from M&A, the company recalculated and revised the figures for 2019 (SBT baseline) and 2023 in reference to the GHG Protocol 'Chapter 5 Tracking Emissions Over Time.'

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Following transition to a global management structure from 2023, dentsu conducted a baseline recalculation and revalidation in H1 2024 in compliance with SBTi requirements. Validated October 2024. Discrepancies may exist between this report and prior public disclosures (Integrated Report, TCFD, CDP).

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In 2024, completed long-standing initiative to establish centralized system for managing environmental data across the Group, improving efficiency of data aggregation.

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Targets revalidated by SBTi in October 2024: reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 and 90% by 2040 from a 2019 baseline; reduce absolute Scope 3 from purchased goods, business travel and employee commuting by 46.2% by 2030; reduce all Scope 3 by 90% by 2040.

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In the baseline recalculation, emissions from refrigerant leakage in air conditioning systems were collected for emissions calculations, and average leakage values were used for estimation in markets without refrigerant data.

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The Group's GHG emissions and calculation methodologies have been validated by independent third-party assurance provider KPMG in March 2025.

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This is dentsu's first report prepared while applying IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S2) to the extent applicable, building on prior TCFD-aligned reports. Currently only disclosing climate-related risks and opportunities without comparative information.

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In 2024 dentsu submitted new GHG reduction targets to SBTi expanding scope from previously-validated international operations to the entire Group; under review as of July 2024.

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In 2024, dentsu's near- and long-term targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as conforming with the SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard. Near-term: reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from 2019 baseline; reduce Scope 3 (Categories 1, 6, 7) by 46.2% by 2030. Long-term: reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 and Scope 3 by 90% by 2040.

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Target to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030, aligned with RE100 definition. Achieved 79.5% in 2024, up from 53.7% in 2023.

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Recorded goodwill impairment loss of 210.1 billion yen in EMEA and the Americas in Q4 2024, driven by higher discount rate and conservative reflection of risks in the International business. Resulted in net loss of 192.2 billion yen, second consecutive year of net losses.

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Effective from FY2023, changed from previous two-segment system (Japan/International) to four-segment system (Japan, Americas, EMEA, APAC) following formation of Group Management Team.

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Dentsu set KPIs to achieve net-zero GHG by 2040, 46.2% absolute reduction in Scope 1-3 by 2030 vs 2019 baseline, and 100% renewable energy by 2030. New Group-wide GHG reduction targets submitted to SBTi in 2024 (still under review as of July 2024) to expand prior international-only validated targets to entire Group.

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Following the transition to a global management structure from 2023, SBTi target recalculation and baseline recalculation clauses were triggered.

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The acquisition of Tag was completed in June 2023, contributing full-year effect on net revenue in 2024.

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Emissions from Tag Worldwide Holdings Limited included in footprint from 2023, expanding reporting boundary. This contributed to the 7.8% increase in Scope 1-3 vs baseline, alongside Scope 3 Cat 1 (Purchased Goods and Services) growth.

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Dentsu Group Inc. indicted by Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for alleged violation of Antimonopoly Act in connection with Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Triggered company-wide Mindset and Behavior Reform at dentsu Japan.

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Each consolidated figure for Scope 1+2+3 emissions for 2023 received independent limited assurance from KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.

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