RATIONAL AG, commonly referred to as RATIONAL, is a leading innovator in the commercial kitchen industry, headquartered in Landsberg am Lech, Germany. Founded in 1973, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of high-quality cooking systems, particularly known for its combination ovens and cooking technology. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, RATIONAL serves a diverse clientele, including restaurants, hotels, and catering services. The company’s flagship products, such as the SelfCookingCenter and the CombiMaster, are distinguished by their advanced technology and energy efficiency, setting new standards in professional cooking. RATIONAL's commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to the culinary world and numerous industry awards.
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In 2021, RATIONAL's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 2,555,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,292,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity, and 256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel. Comparatively, in 2020, RATIONAL reported total emissions of about 4,465,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,083,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,484,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 898,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions of approximately 1,910,000 kg CO2e from 2020 to 2021. RATIONAL has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, and all reported figures are sourced directly from RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft. Overall, RATIONAL demonstrates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by the substantial decrease in emissions from 2020 to 2021, although further details on long-term climate commitments and reduction strategies are not available.
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2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,083,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,484,000 | 0,000 |
Scope 3 | 898,000 | 000,000 |
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RATIONAL 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.