The Kantar Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2012, 2014, 2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Resource Efficiency
- Social Responsibility
- Ethical Consumption
Social Achievements
- Developed a brand philosophy for a new product in the Russian market focusing on integrity and honesty, capturing the zeitgeist of the emerging middle class.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Slowing growth in emerging markets due to various factors including resource constraints, internal barriers, and dependence on global export markets.
- Declining consumption in richer markets.
- Uncertainty in economic projections for emerging economies.
- Challenges in anticipating the timing of technology adoption.
Mitigation Strategies
- Advocating for granular analysis of emerging markets and opportunities.
- Focusing on multiple trends combining to create durable growth platforms.
- Utilizing S-curve analysis to track technology adoption and timing investment.
- Using the Pressure GaugeSM tool to assess the likelihood of disruption in a category or sector.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Fair Trade sourcing (mentioned in the context of Cadbury's)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Growth in low-energy lighting based on organic LEDs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-energy lighting based on organic LEDs
Awards & Recognition
- WPP Atticus Awards Grand Prix Winner (2012)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Resource scarcity
- Social values
- Wellbeing
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Resource scarcity
- Shifting social values
- Ubiquitous technology
- Climate change
- Water scarcity
- Energy scarcity
- Population growth
- Food security challenges
Mitigation Strategies
- Redesigning business models
- Improving resource efficiency and neutrality
- Creating high-trust workplaces
- Shifting from "creating wants" to "fulfilling needs"
- Engaging with initiatives like the Inclusive Capitalism Taskforce, Sustainable Economy Project, B Team, and "We Mean Business" coalition
- Adopting circular economy principles
- Developing open innovation models
- Focusing on intrinsic values over extrinsic values
- Improving connection between business parts and stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Shifting regulatory landscape
- Market changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Racial equality
- Sustainability
- Diversity
Social Achievements
- Increased focus on racial justice and sustainability
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Demand crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Supply chain disruptions
- Shifting consumer behavior
- Growing concerns about racial equality
- Increased pressure on businesses to support diversity, sustainability, and community
Mitigation Strategies
- Elevating insights, foresight, and intelligence into mission control
- Reprioritizing brand portfolios
- Reexamining brand promises and value propositions
- Committing to disruptive innovation
- Redefining category success
- Investing in omnichannel strategies
- Implementing customer management solutions
- Remaking organizations and skill sets to fit a virtual world
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Bridging the gap between consumers’ values and actions in a way that positively impacts climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
- Design innovative data and AI-led solutions to inspire insights and help marketers bridge the gap between consumers’ values and actions in a way that positively impacts climate change.