adm Indicia: from Purpose to Impact
Welcome to the fifth edition of our Sustainability Report. This report encapsulates our sustainability progress and achievements in 2024, as well as continuing efforts around our environmental, social and governance priorities. In these pages, you'll find our program of work across our partnerships with brands and suppliers, and across our business.
The data and accreditations in this report reflect those of adm Group before the merger with Indicia Worldwide in July 2025 to form adm Indicia.
From Purpose to Impact
Find out how our sustainability program, From Purpose to Impact, fosters sustainable growth while delivering lasting value to our stakeholders. Grounded in responsible business practices, it focuses on minimizing risks, seizing opportunities and creating positive change.
Examples of how we’ve effectively turned purpose into action in 2024:
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Renewable Energy: Maintained 100% renewable electricity in our operations
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Community Engagement: 1,832kg of rubbish collected by our global teams in support of World Cleanup Day
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Net-zero Emissions: On track to achieve 50% reduction of absolute Scopes 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 2030
Future-Proofing Our Supply Chain
From ethical labor practices to mitigating supply chain risks, we work with 900+ supply chain partners worldwide to uphold the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. Collaboration has led to stronger supplier relationships; targeted support help suppliers at different stages of their sustainability journey; and engagement programs offer specialized training on key topics such as greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and supply chain transparency.
Through various initiatives designed for our supplier network, we’ve enhanced sustainability performance across our supply chain:
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Sustainability Maturity Scorecard: An insight-led tool that tracks progress across key areas and enables a tailored approach to supplier engagement
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Impact Academy: Equips suppliers with the knowledge to meet evolving industry expectations
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Regular monitoring of spend with diverse suppliers keeps us informed of progress
Better Community, Better Business
By investing in professional growth, well-being and an inclusive company culture, we strive to build a thriving, engaged community. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can develop rewarding careers, fuel innovation and drive meaningful change – within our business and beyond.
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Women in Leadership: On track to achieve 40% female representation across our Global Leadership Team by 2025
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Fair Compensation: Re-certified as a Living Wage Employer, providing fair compensation for our global workforce
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Learning & Development: 9.2 hours of training per employee on average
Innovative Design Delivering Sustainable ROI
By prioritizing upstream innovation, we are actively reducing Scope 3 emissions and fostering more responsible product design. We look forward to expanding initiatives to embed eco-design into our product strategies for our clients.
Several real-world examples, with real environmental impact:
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Ceramic mugs replacing steel cups for one client led to 47% water savings and a 58% CO2 reduction, equivalent to an Olympic-sized pool and 4,800 liters of diesel, respectively
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Reusing a modular event booth across multiple festivals led to 71% reduction in CO2 and water usage, leading to a nearly 40% cost reduction through circular economy principles
Read our full Sustainability Report for more on how we're scaling impact and creating sustainable brand experiences that benefit our clients, people and planet.
