Sustainability

Global Chief Sustainability Officer Message

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Yuko KitakazeGlobal Chief Sustainability Officer, dentsu

Generating ideas for the future to solve challenges facing society

Our 2030 Sustainability Strategy is all about generating ideas for the future to solve challenges facing society. It is not simply about being sustainable. It is about unlocking potential opportunities. To accomplish this, we must first picture an ideal future without being bound by current restraints. This allows us to think freely about how we can achieve that future, rather than thinking about it as an extension of the past. By leveraging our “insights into humanity” that we have cultivated since our founding to help shape people’s attitudes and behaviors, we believe we can contribute towards promoting sustainability for society as a whole.

Sustainability at dentsu

2030 Sustainability Strategy was updated in 2024. By generating ideas for the future to solve challenges facing society, we will promote the sustainable development of the dentsu Group and society.

Governance

Progress towards the 2030 Sustainability Strategy and the status of the initiatives across five areas will be managed though quarterly GSC meetings.
GSC committee members, each Materiality Sponsor , and the relevant department in charge will collaborate to ensure that all initiatives are achieved.

ESG targets in the Medium-Term Management Plan

  • 46.2%

    absolute reduction in GHG by FY2030

    (against our FY2019 baseline)

  • 100

    renewable energy by FY2030

    (in markets where available)

  • Improvement in employee engagement score

    Diverse, equal & inclusive workforce;

    Female leaders* to reach

    45%

    by 2030

* “Leaders” are defined as directors and executives of the companies across the Group, and the 45% target is set with a 5% flexibility to support diverse perceptions surrounding gender identity and incorporate regionality.

Independent Assurance Report

Participating Initiatives

In order to achieve its purpose and vision, dentsu participates and collaborates in various initiatives that aim to realize an equitable and sustainable society.

In addition to the above initiatives, dentsu is also a Partner of the World Economic Forum.

Efforts Recognized by External Agencies

Dentsu actively engages in corporate sustainability initiatives and has received recognition and accreditations from a variety of external agencies.

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Dentsu Integrated Report 2024 (July 31th, 2024)

Since 2016, we have combined annual reports and sustainability reports to publish integrated reports.

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Sustainability Communications Guide

Dentsu has created the Sustainability Communications Guide to assist companies and organizations in advancing their sustainability-related initiatives, and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society by promoting communications based on integrity. The Guide is freely available to download.

Dentsu Group Inc. / Dentsu Team SDGs

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Global Representation Initiatives

To realize "representation," a state in which minority groups are treated fairly and with due representation, dentsu has been promoting a variety of awareness-raising initiatives for all 71,000 employees globally.

Dentsu for a Sustainable Society

At dentsu we are conscious of the role we play in society and our ability to deliver social impact at scale. We actively encourage efforts to address the SDGs and other social issues throughout the entire group. Our goal is to strengthen ties with our stakeholders and create new value through the actions of every single employee.

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