JCDecaux
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Health & Safety
- Human Rights
- Responsible Purchasing
- Employee Well-being
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse Gas emission reduced by 34% compared to 2018
- 88% of electricity consumption covered by green energies (objective: 100% by 2022)
- 76% of waste sorted for recycling
Social Achievements
- Frequency rate of accidents at work reduced for the 5th consecutive year
- 94.5% of employees with permanent contract; 96.4% of full-time employee
- 9600 employees trained in Sustainability in 100% of our countries
- 85% of countries with a career management system in place
Governance Achievements
- Code of Ethics and Charter of Fundamental Social Values deployed in 100% of our countries
- 88% of key suppliers that have signed the Code of Conduct of Suppliers
- Inclusion of Sustainable Development criteria in the compensation of Executives and subsidiary Managing Directors
Climate Goals & Targets
- Cover 100% of the Group’s electricity consumption with renewable electricity by 2022
- Reduce energy consumed by analogue furniture by 15% by 2020 (vs. 2012)
- Reduce fuel consumption per 100 km by 20% by 2020 (vs. 2012)
- 100% of key suppliers to have signed JCDecaux’s Supplier Code of Conduct by 2020
- 100% of key suppliers to be assessed annually by 2020
- 100% of key suppliers to be audited by 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Increasingly frequent extreme events due to climate change
- Rising sea levels
- Higher temperatures
- Increasing water scarcity
- High volume of departures in 2018 due to exceptional circumstances
- High departure rate in Asia-Pacific region due to fluid labor market
- High absenteeism rate for illness and accidents in France
Mitigation Strategies
- Policies and action plans to mitigate climate change (reduce energy consumption, purchase green energy)
- Adaptation to climate change (insurance against weather events, heat resistance tests)
- Actions to improve employee retention (talent retention strategy)
- Actions to reduce absenteeism (prevention, new tools and training, support measures)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 64% of key direct suppliers audited in 2019
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct of Suppliers (88% of key suppliers signed)
- Annual supplier assessments
- Sustainable Development criteria in supplier selection
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Rising sea levels
- Higher temperatures
- Water scarcity
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 (core option)
Certifications: ISO 14001 (15 countries), ISO 9001, ISO 45001 (6 subsidiaries), LEED (North American subsidiary), Great Place to Work® (North America, Brazil, Austria), Happy at Work for Starters (France)
Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young et Associés (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
JCDecaux's initiatives contribute to these goals through its sustainable business model, renewable energy use, and support for smart city projects.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Filtreo™ bus shelter (planted roof)
- eVillo! electric bikes
- Solar-powered street furniture
- E-paper displays
Awards & Recognition
- OekoBusiness (Gewista JCDecaux Austria)
- Customer Service Provider of the Year (Cyclocity France)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Consumption
- Waste Management
- Health & Safety
- Human Rights
- Supplier Relations
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Data Privacy
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 64% compared to 2017
- 91% of electricity consumption covered by renewable sources
- 80% of waste sorted and recycled
Social Achievements
- Deployed Code of Ethics and Charter of Fundamental Social Values in 100% of operating countries
- 95.7% of employees under permanent contract
- 33% of women in Executive Management Committees
- Accident frequency rate down for the 6th consecutive year
Governance Achievements
- 100% of key suppliers signed the Code of Conduct
- ESG criteria included in executive compensation
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- 100% renewable energy by 2022
- 40% female representation in Executive Management Committees by 2027
- Achieve carbon neutrality in France by 2021
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted revenue and operations
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, resource scarcity)
- Digital transformation and evolving advertiser expectations
- Changes in consumption patterns
- Maintaining high ethical standards in diverse operating environments
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost structure adjustments, reduced capex, preserved cash flow
- Ambitious GHG reduction targets (carbon neutrality in France by 2021)
- Development of new technology services (IoT, digital information)
- Responsible procurement policies, supplier audits, Code of Conduct
- Internal training programs, ethical guidelines, vigilance committee
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 64% of key direct suppliers audited in 2020
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Annual supplier assessments
- Sustainable Development criteria in supplier selection
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: EY (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
JCDecaux contributes to 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Natural Cooling bus shelter
- Filtreo bus shelter
- Solar-powered furniture
- e-paper displays
Awards & Recognition
- CDP Leadership (A-)
- MSCI AAA rating
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Consumption
- Waste Management
- Water Consumption
- Biodiversity
- Health & Safety
- Human Rights
- Supplier Responsibility
- Data Privacy
- Business Ethics
- Gender Equality
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 83% between 2014 and 2021
- 98% of electricity consumption covered by renewable energies in 2021
- 80% of waste recycled in 2021
- Contribution to collective carbon neutrality for activities in France in 2021
Social Achievements
- 100% completion rate of employee training on Group Charters (Code of Ethics, International Charter of Fundamental Social Values, Supplier Code of Conduct) by 31 January 2022
- Implemented Gender Balance Plan to achieve 40% female representation in Executive Management Committees by 2027 (33% at the end of 2021)
- Reduced accident frequency rate
Governance Achievements
- Inclusion of ESG criteria in variable compensation of Executive Board and operational managers (10% in 2021, increasing to 15% in 2022)
- Implementation of a whistleblowing system
Climate Goals & Targets
- Contribute to collective carbon neutrality at Group level by 2035-2045
- Reduce the accident frequency rate by 25% by 2030
- 40% of women in JCDecaux’s executive management committees by 2027
- Zero waste landfilling by 2035
- Develop a tool to measure the environmental footprint of responsible innovations by 2025
- 100% of electricity consumption covered by green electricity by 2022
- 100% of key suppliers sign the Supplier Code of Conduct by 2021
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts
- Supply chain disruptions
- Data security risks
- Maintaining ethical conduct in high-corruption countries
- Achieving gender balance
- Reducing accident frequency rate
Mitigation Strategies
- 2030 Sustainability Strategy
- Renewable energy sourcing
- Waste reduction and recycling initiatives
- Eco-design policies
- Health & Safety policies and training
- Supplier Code of Conduct and audits
- Data protection policies and training
- Code of Ethics and whistleblowing system
- Gender Balance Plan
- Safety Out-Of-Home–Safely Home campaign
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 93% of key suppliers assessed annually in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability criteria in supplier qualification and evaluation (30% in 2021)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (some subsidiaries), Bizsafe (Singapore)
Third-party Assurance: EY
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
JCDecaux's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable products, responsible business practices, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-designed street furniture
- Solar-powered furniture
- Energy-efficient digital screens
- Self-service bicycle systems
Awards & Recognition
- CDP A List
- MSCI AAA
- FTSE4Good 4.2/5
- EcoVadis Gold
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Responsible business practices
- Sustainable living spaces
Environmental Achievements
- Carbon footprint down by -27% in 2022 compared to 2019 (scopes 1, 2 and 3)
- Nearly 50% of 2022 adjusted revenue eligible and aligned with the European Green Taxonomy
- 100% of electricity consumption covered by green electricity
Social Achievements
- Launched 2030 ESG strategy
- Platinum ranking by EcoVadis (top 1% of companies assessed)
- 84% of employees completed at least one training course during the year
- 32.8% women in executive management committees
Governance Achievements
- Established ESG Programmes Committee to manage IT projects related to ESG
- Increased share of ESG criteria in variable compensation of executives and managers from 10% to 15%
- Implemented a Code of Conduct for Out-of-Home Display
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net Zero emissions by 2050 (scopes 1, 2 and 3)
- At least 60% reduction in carbon emissions on scopes 1 and 2 (vs 2019) by 2030
- 40% of women on JCDecaux’s executive management committees by 2027
- 100% of European subsidiaries assessed on the management and use of personal data by 2025
- Develop ecodesign policy by 2023
- 100% of Group countries to implement Code of Conduct for Out-of-Home Display by 2024
- Obtain ISO 27001 certification for digital operations by 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Attraction and retention of talent
- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, resource scarcity)
- Cybersecurity threats
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Implemented a cybersecurity policy with a Security Operation Centre (SOC)
- Launched employer branding initiatives
- Developed training programs and career management systems
- Implemented a Code of Conduct for Out-of-Home Display
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of key suppliers assessed annually; 46% of key direct suppliers audited at least every 5 years
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability criteria in supplier qualification and evaluation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Independent Third Party
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 7
- Goal 11
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
- Goal 17
JCDecaux's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable products, responsible business practices, and support for major causes.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-designed furniture
- Renewable energy integration in furniture
- Renovated furniture
Awards & Recognition
- Platinum rating by EcoVadis
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Diversity
- Governance
- Responsible business practices
- Sustainable living spaces
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 22% between 2019 and 2023
- 100% of electricity consumption covered by renewable energies since 2022
- 96% waste recovery rate in 2023
- Developed new electrically-assisted bikes
- Developed upcycled bus shelter emitting 65% less CO2
Social Achievements
- Formalized Group Social Policy built on three pillars: valuing people, caring for people, and supporting people's growth
- Continued implementation of gender balance plan, aiming for 40% women in management by 2027 (34.1% in 2023)
- Increased share of ESG criteria in variable compensation of executives and managers from 10% to 15% in 2022
- Launched a major road safety campaign with the United Nations
- Signed a global strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme
Governance Achievements
- Launched Climate Strategy aiming to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050
- Submitted carbon emission reduction trajectory to SBTi for review and validation
- Strengthened ESG integration into local Management Committees
- Aligned ESG budget process with financial reporting tool
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net Zero Carbon by 2050 (scopes 1, 2 and 3)
- 60% reduction in carbon emissions on scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 (vs 2019)
- 46% reduction in scope 3 carbon emissions by 2030 (vs 2019)
- 40% of women on JCDecaux’s executive management committees by 2027
- Deploy the shared “onboarding” basics to all Group subsidiaries by 2025
- Continue to work on the development of human capital in a digitisation context by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change and scarcity of resources
- Digital transformation
- Changes in consumption patterns and citizens' expectations
- Attracting and retaining talent
- Corruption and influence peddling in high-risk countries
- Supply chain disruptions
- Data security and privacy
Mitigation Strategies
- Deployed Climate Strategy with emission reduction targets
- Implemented eco-responsible practices and sustainable innovation
- Developed digital, data-driven solutions
- Formalized Group Social Policy
- Implemented cybersecurity policy and obtained ISO 27001 certification
- Developed Supplier Code of Conduct and implemented responsible purchasing practices
- Implemented GDPR compliance measures
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of key suppliers assessed annually
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Responsible Purchasing Policy
- Sustainability criteria in supplier qualification and evaluation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
- Heat waves
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Climate resilience solutions for cities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: EY
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 7
- Goal 10
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
- Goal 16
- Goal 17
JCDecaux's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and partnerships.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Upcycled bus shelters
- Electrically-assisted bikes
- PVC-free advertising wraps
- Self-cleaning public toilets
Awards & Recognition
- CDP 'A List'
- EcoVadis Gold Medal
- MSCI AAA rating
- FTSE4Good Index