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Rcl

RCL Foods, a leading player in the South African food industry, is headquartered in ZA and operates extensively across the region. Founded in 1960, the company has established itself as a key provider of high-quality food products, specialising in poultry, grocery, and pet food sectors. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands, RCL Foods is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions and expansions that have bolstered its market position. RCL Foods is dedicated to delivering exceptional value through its core offerings, which are designed to meet the evolving needs of consumers. Its focus on quality and sustainability has earned it a reputable standing within the industry, making it a trusted choice for customers across Southern Africa.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rcl's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Rcl's score of 26 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rcl's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, RCL Foods, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,043,052,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 527,733,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 508,075,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with significant emissions reductions observed over the years. From 2011 to 2023, RCL Foods has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2011, total emissions were about 2,656,000,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a substantial decrease over the years. However, specific reduction targets or commitments have not been documented, and the company has not set any formal science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction. RCL Foods continues to focus on sustainability and carbon efficiency, with ongoing efforts to improve its emissions intensity metrics. The company aims to enhance its environmental performance while maintaining operational efficiency, although detailed reduction initiatives or climate pledges have not been specified.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rcl's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Rcl is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rcl is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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