Reckitt
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, commonly known as Reckitt, is a leading global consumer goods company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1823, Reckitt has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the health, hygiene, and home sectors, offering a diverse range of products that cater to everyday consumer needs. Reckitt's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dettol, Nurofen, and Finish, each distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on sustainability and consumer health, Reckitt has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in product formulation and environmental responsibility. As a market leader, Reckitt continues to drive growth and maintain a strong competitive position within the consumer goods industry.
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Industry Average
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Reckitt's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Reckitt's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Reckitt, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,374,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Reckitt plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. Reckitt is also committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 5% in 2015. The company has signed the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through its "Oh Yes! Net Zero" initiative, which focuses on decarbonising its operations and contributing to regional sustainability efforts.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 124,867,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 259,184,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,327,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reckitt is committed to some 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.
