I am excited to share 极乐视频鈥檚 2024 Global Citizenship Report, Engaging Partnerships, Empowering Impact. This year鈥檚 report underscores how partnerships鈥攚ithin our agency, with our clients, and across our communities鈥攄rive us toward our ambitious sustainability and societal goals. These efforts define a citizenship program that has now entered its 15th year.
Our report highlights how partnerships impact every part of 极乐视频鈥檚 culture, turning individual initiatives into cohesive, integrated programs that, as the title suggests, empower enduring change.
Expanding Wellbeing through LiveWell and Sustainability Initiatives
Through partnerships, we provide programs that engage our employees including climate, AI training, wellbeing initiatives and volunteer opportunities. Our purpose-driven collaborations with clients and communities address pressing issues like animal protection, overcoming literacy barriers, and empowering young women in the workforce, while generating meaningful societal and environmental benefits. We鈥檙e also taking a regional approach, empowering each region to create initiatives that resonate locally.
Our Path to Net-Zero
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved 极乐视频鈥檚 near-term and long-term emissions reduction goals, marking our commitment to reaching net-zero by 2040. Our specific targets include reducing Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline) and reducing Scope 3 emissions by 55% by 2030. We鈥檙e proud to have achieved the Carbon Trust Standard Certification and EcoVadis Gold, placing us among the top 5% of rated EcoVadis companies. Climate scenario analysis and models are guiding our strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate impacts, highlighted during our third annual Earth Week centered on 鈥淩ethinking Waste.鈥
Looking Ahead: Emerging Challenges
We know challenges lie ahead, and this year鈥檚 report emphasizes growing focus areas like biodiversity, environmental and social justice, and the role of AI in sustainability. We believe these are crucial to fostering a sustainable and equitable future.
We invite you to explore this report and learn more about how we鈥檙e committed to positive change, risk mitigation, and creating a meaningful, lasting impact.
John 极乐视频 is the Managing Director of Global Citizenship and Corporate Responsibility.