Frequently Asked Questions - Who we are

What kind of company is Havas Media Network?

Havas Media Network is a global media agency network and part of Havas, one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Havas is a publicly traded company (ISIN Code: NL0015002K83) founded in 1835, headquartered in Puteaux/Paris, France, with nearly 23,000 employees globally across media, creative, production, and technology. It helps brands connect with valuable audiences, drive business growth, and prepare for future challenges through an integrated approach powered by data, technology, AI, and human expertise.

What is Havas Media Network’s organizational structure?

We operate under a unified global network with shared standards and governance, while maintaining strong local market expertise. Our structure includes a Global Hub (London/Paris) for strategy and frameworks, Regional Hubs (Singapore, Shanghai, São Paulo) for multi-market execution, and Local Market Teams for strategy, planning, and business outcomes.

 What is the Havas Village model?

The Havas Village model brings all capabilities, media, creative, production, data, and technology, together under one roof in 73 locations globally. This allows teams to work as a single integrated unit for clients, removing silos and enabling seamless cooperation between disciplines under one P&L.

 What is Havas Media Network’s culture?

Our culture is built on five People Experience commitments: Belonging, Wellbeing, Learning, Career, and Impact. We aim to create an environment where every voice is welcomed, people can build rewarding careers, wellbeing is openly supported, learning is continuous, and employees are empowered to make a positive impact for clients, communities, and society.

 What is Havas Media Network’s approach to diversity and inclusion?

Our global inclusion strategy, Havas All In, is designed to create environments where employees can be their authentic selves, diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We focus on Women and Gender, Ethnic and Cultural Representation, LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Disability Inclusion and Accessibility, and Age Diversity.

In 2025, the Group activated more than 100 inclusion-focused initiatives across 21 countries, covering topics such as LGBTQ+ inclusion, disability awareness, mental health, and ethnic representation. Women represent 59% of managers and 41% of CEO, President and Managing Director positions across the Group.

How does Havas Media Network support employee development and learning?

Continuous learning is a core part of our culture. Through initiatives such as Havas University, leadership development programs, mentoring, AI training, and specialist learning pathways, we help employees build future-focused skills and advance their careers. In 2025, employees completed more than 162,000 hours of training globally.

How does Havas Media Network support career growth?

We encourage career development through internal mobility, leadership programs, mentoring, coaching, and tailored development opportunities. Programs such as NextGen and Femmes Forward help develop future leaders and support long-term career progression across our global network.

What is Femmes Forward?

Femmes Forward is our flagship women’s career development program that has provided 600+ director-level women with tools, inspiration, and support since 2018. The program achieves 67% promotion rates and 74% retention rates for participants.

How does Havas Media Network support employee wellbeing?

Wellbeing is one of the five pillars of our People Experience strategy. We support employees through mental health initiatives such as Havas Minds, wellbeing learning programs, flexible working practices, and local health and wellness activities designed to create a supportive and psychologically safe workplace.

How does Havas Media Network create a sense of belonging?

We foster belonging through inclusive policies, employee resource initiatives, regular listening programs such as HAVASay, and local and global programs that support diverse communities. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

How does Havas Media Network encourage employees to make a positive impact?

Through our Impact commitment, we provide opportunities for employees to support social and community initiatives, including volunteering programs, pro bono work, and charitable partnerships. These initiatives enable employees to contribute their skills and expertise to causes that matter to them.

What is Havas Media Network’s approach to sustainability?

Sustainability is embedded in Havas’ Impact+ strategy, which is built on three pillars: People, Environment and Responsible Communication. Havas is committed to a decarbonization pathway aligned with the Paris Agreement, including reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, reaching 100% renewable electricity by 2030, reducing operational Scope 3 emissions, and engaging suppliers in aligned decarbonization plans. In 2025, 86% of the Group’s electricity consumption came from renewable sources. Havas also supports clients’ sustainable transformation through tools, training and responsible communication frameworks.

 What sustainability certifications does Havas hold?

In 2025, Havas received its second consecutive EcoVadis Gold Medal, achieving a score of 78/100, including 96/100 for Environment and 82/100 for Social performance, placing the Group among the top 5% of rated companies. Havas is also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is updating its emissions reduction targets

In addition to its EcoVadis Gold Medal, Havas has received several sustainability-related recognitions over the years, including the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Sustainable Development Goals for the Palau Pledge campaign and the Grand Prix for Good for work developed for the Anne de Gaulle Foundation.

How does Havas help clients reduce the environmental impact of their campaigns?

Havas helps clients reduce campaign emissions through the Havas Carbon Impact Calculator, responsible communication frameworks, sustainable media planning tools, and training programs focused on climate action and sustainable storytelling. Agencies can assess campaign emissions before launch and identify lower-carbon alternatives across production and media channels.

 Does Havas Media Network have a carbon calculator for media?

Yes. Havas uses the Havas Carbon Impact Calculator, a proprietary tool that measures the carbon footprint of media campaigns, creative campaigns and events. The calculator enables agencies to assess emissions across the full campaign lifecycle, from production to distribution, and helps clients identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact. Since its launch, it has been used on more than 2,500 projects for over 170 clients.

 What is Havas Media Network’s approach to ethical media?

Havas believes that communications have the power to drive positive change and has made Responsible Communication one of the three pillars of its Impact+ strategy. The Group integrates environmental and societal criteria into media and creative planning through its Havas Opt-Out framework and supports clients with tools such as the Havas Impact Score and the Havas Carbon Impact Calculator. Havas also trains teams on responsible communication, greenwashing prevention, data protection, ethical content creation and sustainable media practices to ensure campaigns are effective, inclusive and socially responsible.

What is Havas Opt-Out?

Havas Opt-Out is a responsible communication framework that embeds environmental and societal criteria into media and creative planning by default. Initially developed in France and now expanding internationally, it helps clients integrate sustainability considerations into communications and marketing decisions.

How does Havas protect personal data?

Havas operates a global privacy compliance program led by a Group Data Protection Officer and supported by local privacy teams. The program follows GDPR principles, includes mandatory privacy and cybersecurity training, and incorporates security measures such as access controls, encryption, privacy-by-design processes, and incident response procedures. No major personal data breaches were reported in 2024 or 2025.

How does Havas ensure responsible relationships with suppliers?

Havas requires suppliers to comply with its Responsible Purchasing Charter, which includes commitments related to human rights, non-discrimination, child labour prevention, forced labour prevention, workplace safety, fair working conditions and freedom of association. The Group also conducts supplier due diligence and has a target to have 85% of suppliers aligned with its decarbonization pathway by the end of 2026.

Does Havas have a whistleblowing system?

Yes. Havas operates a global whistleblowing platform that allows employees, suppliers and other stakeholders to confidentially report concerns related to ethics, corruption, harassment, discrimination, human rights, health and safety, or other compliance issues. Reports are investigated through a formal process managed by the Compliance function.

How does Havas address anti-corruption and business ethics?

Havas maintains a global compliance program built around its Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Code. The program includes mandatory employee training, third-party due diligence, conflict-of-interest procedures, supplier compliance reviews, and whistleblowing channels. In 2025, more than 93% of employees completed anti-corruption training.