Global Citizenship at Edelman

As a global company, we recognize our responsibility and the influence we have to make a positive impact. Our citizenship journey, as documented in our annual reports, underscores our commitment and our efforts to shape a better future for society. From volunteerism and pro bono work to greener offices and responsible procurement, citizenship at Edelman continues to activate a collective force for good.

$2M+

in community investment grants since 2011

245K+

employee volunteer hours since 2011

65

local citizenship networks globally

Our Clients

Our Clients

We support clients in enhancing reputation, lessening environmental and social risks, and generating stakeholder trust in shared purpose-driven goals.

We provide information for clients around environmental and social programs and look to partner with clients to advance their own sustainability targets by providing services that shape and communicate their objectives and impact.

Our People

Our People

Our Local Citizenship Network (LCN) consists of employees around the world serving as ambassadors and active participants to advance initiatives in belonging, well-being, inclusion, learning and development, community impact, and environmental sustainability.

For more information on our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging program and Employee Network Groups refer to the DEIB page.

Our Communities

Our Communities

We combine direct funding with local volunteer efforts to directly impact Edelman works and lives in. Every employee is provided 8 hours to volunteer each year and is eligible to apply to our Community Grants program.

We aim to align our policies, programs and operations to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to ensure we’re holding ourselves accountable every step of the way. We now focus our efforts across four key goals: Good Health & Well-being, Reduced Inequalities, Gender Equality, and Climate Action.

Our World

Our World

We honor our planet through environmental stewardship and ethical leadership. Through assured GHG emissions accounting, SBTi-approved emission reduction targets, green office checklists, and climate scenario analysis, we consider the impacts of our work and work to minimize them wherever possible.

Employees engage every day through waste reduction initiatives, energy-saving equipment, and education campaigns around Earth Week and beyond.

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Explore our full impact

Discover how Edelman is putting global citizenship into action in our latest report.

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Environmental Ratings and Targets

Here’s how we’re taking action in sustainability and climate leadership, backed by recognized rating platforms and initiatives.

Environmental Ratings

CDP: See CDP for DJE's Climate Change questionnaire response.

Ecovadis: As part of our commitment to society, our people and the environment, Edelman reviews the sustainability practices of its supply chain partners through Ecovadis, the world’s most trust provider of business sustainability ratings. The EcoVadis evaluation includes 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement, and is used to assess and drive sustainability in inability improvement across our supply chain.
 

Science-Based Targets

Overall Net-Zero Target: Edelman commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040 from a 2019 base year.

Near-Term Targets: Edelman commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Edelman also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 emissions covering purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transport and distribution and business travel 55% within the same timeframe.

Long-Term Targets: Edelman commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year. Edelman also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel and investment 90% within the same timeframe.

*Scope 3 targets include emissions covering purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transport and distribution and business travel.
 

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