RATIONAL
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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RATIONAL's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, RATIONAL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,555,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,292,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, amounted to 256,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2020, RATIONAL's total emissions were about 4,465,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,083,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,484,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 898,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2020 to 2021. In 2019, the company reported total emissions of approximately 8,804,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,588,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,150,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,065,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights a downward trend in emissions over the years. Despite these reductions, RATIONAL has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reducing emissions, it may not have formalised its climate strategy within the framework of recognised initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, RATIONAL's emissions data reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in total emissions over the past few years.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,588,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,150,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,065,000 | 000,000 | 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.
