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Rac

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Rac, officially known as Rac Corporate, is a leading provider of roadside assistance and automotive services headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1897, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of innovative digital solutions for vehicle recovery and customer support. Operating primarily across the UK and expanding into Europe, Rac excels in delivering comprehensive services, including breakdown cover, insurance, and vehicle maintenance. What sets Rac apart is its commitment to leveraging technology, offering real-time tracking and a user-friendly mobile app that enhances customer experience. With a strong market position, Rac has garnered numerous accolades for its reliability and customer service excellence, making it a trusted name in the automotive industry. The company continues to lead the way in providing efficient and effective solutions for motorists, ensuring peace of mind on the road.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rac'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Rac's score of 33 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rac's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rac reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,692,040 kg CO2e, comprising 626,570 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (stationary combustion) and 738,280 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity). This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 14,288,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 705,760 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 755,750 kg CO2e. Rac has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor does it inherit emissions data from a parent company, indicating a standalone approach to its climate commitments. Overall, Rac's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing its carbon footprint, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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202120222023
Scope 1
821,420
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
933,350
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
6,290
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rac's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for Rac is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Rac is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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