Weber Shandwick
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015)
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3200 metric tons of CO2 (offset)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Seattle office consumed 11% less electricity per month compared to 2014.
- Seattle office switched to 100% compostables for disposable items.
- Prime Stockholm sorts all waste for recycling using biogas and electric vehicles.
- 33% of computers decommissioned and recycled annually.
- Offset nearly 3,200 metric tons of CO2 emissions in 2015.
- 50% of North American offices achieved or are in the process of achieving LEED certification.
- Weber Shandwick Germany received a Silver medal from EcoVadis for CSR activities.
Social Achievements
- Received PRWeek/PR Council Diversity Distinction in PR Award and PR News Diversity in PR Award.
- Sponsored various diversity-focused events (4A’s The Face of Talent, China Pink Market Conference, ColorComm Conference).
- Partnered with organizations to promote diversity and inclusion (WorkForLGBT, The LAGRANT Foundation, Year Up).
- Launched a year-long training program for diverse young adults in the U.K.
- Provided pro bono services to various organizations (e.g., Australia’s first gay and inclusive Rugby Union club, Daughters of Mother India).
Governance Achievements
- 58% of global leadership team comprised of women in 2015.
- Implemented a master class on unconscious bias for leadership teams.
- Piloting interview training to remove unconscious bias from hiring.
- Piloting management training highlighting inclusive management practices.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing environmental impact of global operations.
- Promoting diversity and inclusion across a global network.
- Addressing challenges related to transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established CSR and Environmental Committees to set and achieve environmental targets.
- Implemented employee training and communication programs on environmental issues.
- Partnered with organizations to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Developed thought leadership reports on diversity, sustainability, and transparency.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Proactive management of procurement and supply chain to deliver environmental benefits.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Index
Certifications: ISO 14001, LEED
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Multiple UN SDGs (mentioned in relation to client work)
Supported over 150 client assignments linked to the UN Global Goals.
Awards & Recognition
- Holmes Report, Global Agency of the Year
- Advertising Age, Agency A-List
- PRWeek, Global Agency of the Year
- PRWeek, U.S. PR Agency of the Year and Large Agency of the Year
- U.K. Business Superbrand
- PR News, CSR A-List Agency
- and many others (see page 79)