CDP is a not-for-profit charity that operates the global environmental impact disclosure system. It evaluates thousands of companies worldwide on their efforts to measure and manage carbon emissions and climate-related risks.
ADM Group said its score this year of A- was representative of its ongoing improvements – the business had scored B in 2023. It added the score was above the European regional average of B and the sector average of C, and placed ADM in the CDP’s leadership band.
Tom Hunter, chief sustainability officer and managing director of operations at ADM Group, said: “This score reflects the importance we place on sustainability at ADM, and our dedication to improve as a business, but there is still lots more work to do.
“Our partner, Anthesis, has been fundamental in supporting our continued improvement, and I would like to thank them for their support in helping us achieve a grade of A-.
“We are committed to continuously improving the data and insights we provide to our clients to help them deliver more sustainable marketing executions. Through our Green Design Tool, we can help clients reduce the impact on the environment of their activations, both at the point of design and point of purchase.”
He added: “At ADM, we firmly believe that environmental transparency and accountability play a crucial role in monitoring and assessing our advancements towards a sustainable future.
“The annual CDP questionnaire has enabled us to better understand our risks and opportunities, and track and benchmark progress. In a world where mandatory disclosure is gaining momentum, disclosing through CDP has also helped us stay ahead of regulation.”
Last summer, ADM Group unveiled a new strategy aimed at driving transformative change within the marketing execution industry, while also revealing its new brand identity to align with its new market positioning.
It made a range of significant investments to bolster its capabilities, including over $10m (£7.97m) to develop its newly branded ‘Hive’ technology suite.
It also recently strengthened its capabilities “across both shopper marketing and digital solutions” with the acquisition of DASS and its proprietary MarTech platform, FLOW.
