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Furniture Manufacturing
IT
updated 3 months ago

RATIONAL

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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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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

RATIONAL's score of 16 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RATIONAL's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,555,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,292 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel, accounted for around 256,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2020, RATIONAL's total emissions were about 4,465,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,083 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 1,484 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel reaching about 898,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2020 to 2021, highlighting RATIONAL's commitment to lowering its carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, RATIONAL has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability practices, although no detailed climate commitments or pledges have been outlined. RATIONAL's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are directly attributed to RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft. The company remains committed to improving its environmental performance as part of its operational strategy.

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20202021
Scope 1
2,083
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Scope 2
1,484
0,000
Scope 3
898,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RATIONAL's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), 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. This request for RATIONAL is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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