JCDecaux is referenced in the CDP A-List, maintaining its Leadership level in 2021
December 13 2021 - 11:40AM
JCDecaux is referenced in the CDP A-List, maintaining its
Leadership level in 2021
JCDecaux is referenced in the CDP A-List,
maintaining its Leadership level in 2021
Paris, 13
December 2021 - JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC)
the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, has once
again been recognised for its commitment to sustainability by the
global non-profit organisation the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP),
based on its response to the 2021 Climate Change questionnaire.
Listed by the CDP since 2011, JCDecaux is one of
a small number of high performing companies out of the nearly
12,000 businesses assessed. Reflecting its significant and
measurable environmental actions, JCDecaux, has improved its
general evaluation from A- to A and is part of CDP A-list as in
2019, showcasing companies that are leading the way in the fight
against climate change. This year, JCDecaux is the only European
company in the Web & Marketing Services category to be included
in the CDP A-list, with a performance well above the average
(C).
Published each year, the environmental reporting
and rating process of the CDP is widely recognized as the benchmark
for corporate environmental transparency. The CDP applies a
detailed and independent methodology as the basis of its
assessment, assigning companies a score from A to D-, based on the
comprehensiveness of their disclosure, awareness and management of
environmental risks, and the best practices associated with
environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful
targets.
This latest recognition of the Group's efforts
to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop a low-carbon
economy is real proof of its commitment, the strength of its policy
and its transparency on environmental issues.
In 2019, JCDecaux was the first outdoor
advertising group to join RE100, an international initiative
bringing together businesses committed to 100% renewable
electricity. Today, the Group is actively pursuing plans to reduce
its energy impact through practical initiatives:
- Covering 100% of
its power requirements with electricity from renewable sources by
2022. By the end of 2020, the Group had already achieved a rate of
91% with 50% of its countries already at 100%;
- Conducting life
cycle analyses on its urban furniture in order to identify the main
environmental impacts, applying eco-design principles and
refurbishing equipment at the end of the contract, complying with
the principles of the circular economy;
- Selecting the
most environmentally friendly technologies for its non-digital
urban furniture, replacing existing lighting with LEDs and using
smart lighting solutions to improve energy performance by up to 70%
(light intensity modulation, light extinction during night-time and
presence detectors in shelters);
- Selecting vehicles with a lower
environmental impact (fuel consumption and carbon emissions) and
opting wherever possible for clean vehicles (electric, LPG, NGV,
flex-fuel, hybrid) for operating staff.
Since launching its Sustainable Development
Strategy in 2014, JCDecaux has rapidly reduced its net emissions by
a factor of more than three. The Group is confident in its response
to the environmental challenges of the future. Its strong
commitments to the climate will be set out in a new strategic
roadmap for 2030, set to be unveiled in early 2022.
Reducing the Group's carbon footprint remains an
absolute priority and JCDecaux is committed to contributing to the
planet’s carbon neutrality with an active participation of JCDecaux
France from 2021. To achieve this, a dynamic long-term strategy of
continuous improvement has been put in place, comprising several
stages: measure, reduce and contribute.
Paul Simpson, CEO of CDP, said:
“Many congratulations to all the companies on this year’s A List.
Taking the lead on environmental transparency and action is one of
the most important steps businesses can make, even more so in the
year of COP26 and the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report. The scale of
the risk to businesses from climate change, water insecurity and
deforestation can no longer be ignored, and we know the
opportunities of action far outweigh the risks of inaction.
Leadership from the private sector is essential for securing global
ambitions for a net-zero, nature positive and equitable world. Our
A List celebrates those companies who are preparing themselves to
excel in the economy of the future by taking action today.”
Jean-François
Decaux, Chairman of the Executive Board
and Co-CEO of
JCDecaux, said: "We are particularly
proud to be on the CDP A-list again. This recognition reflects our
historical commitment to a sustainable business model that respects
society and the environment, while demonstrating to all our
stakeholders our maturity and sense of responsibility towards the
climate emergency. As a major player involved in sustainable
development and anticipating the future changes we encourage other
businesses and players in the outdoor advertising sector to take up
these challenges with the same pragmatism and ambition but also
public authorities to ensure, when it comes to public procurement,
that these standards of quality, sustainability and efficiency are
met.”
About CDP
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s
environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and
regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 590 investors
with over $110 trillion in assets, CDP motivates companies to
disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over
14,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in
2021, including more than 13,000 companies worth over 64% of global
market capitalization, and over 1,100 cities, states and regions.
Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in
the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and
procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and
resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based
Targets initiative, We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda
and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Visit cdp.net or follow
us @CDP to find out more.
Key Figures for
JCDecaux
- 2020 revenue: €2,312m – 9M 2021
revenue: €1,789m
- N°1 Out-of-Home Media company
worldwide
- A daily audience of more than 840
million people in more than 80 countries
- 964,760 advertising panels
worldwide
- Present in 3,670 cities with more
than 10,000 inhabitants
- 10,230 employees
- JCDecaux is listed on the Eurolist
of Euronext Paris and is part of the Euronext 100 and Euronext
Family Business indexes
- JCDecaux is recognised for its
extra-financial performance in the CDP (A-List), FTSE4Good (4.6/5)
and MSCI (AAA) rankings
- 1st Out-of-Home Media company to
join the RE100 (committed to 100% renewable energy)
- Leader in self-service bike rental
scheme: pioneer in eco-friendly mobility
- N°1 worldwide in street furniture
(489,500 advertising panels)
- N°1 worldwide in transport
advertising with 156 airports and 249 contracts in metros, buses,
trains and tramways (329,790 advertising panels)
- N°1 in Europe for billboards
(129,970 advertising panels)
- N°1 in outdoor advertising in
Europe (615,530 advertising panels)
- N°1 in outdoor advertising in
Asia-Pacific (216,590 advertising panels)
- N°1 in outdoor advertising in Latin
America (66,120 advertising panels)
- N°1 in outdoor advertising in
Africa (22,500 advertising panels)
- N°1 in outdoor advertising in the
Middle East (15,350 advertising panels)
For more information about JCDecaux, please
visit jcdecaux.com. Join us on Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook,
Instagram and Youtube.
Communications
Department: Albert Asséraf+33 (0)
1 30 79 35 68 – albert.asseraf@jcdecaux.com
Investor
Relations: Rémi Grisard+33 (0) 1
30 79 79 93 – remi.grisard@jcdecaux.com
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