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'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, and 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel, contributed about 256,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2020, RATIONAL reported total emissions of around 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 from business travel at 898,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2020 to 2021, highlighting RATIONAL's commitment to improving its environmental impact. 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 does not appear to inherit emissions data from a parent organization, as indicated by the absence of cascaded data. RATIONAL's emissions per appliance produced have varied over the years, with figures of 99.0 kg CO2e in 2019 and 66.0 kg CO2e in 2020, demonstrating a trend towards lower emissions intensity in their production processes. The company continues to focus on sustainability, although further details on specific climate commitments or future targets remain unspecified.
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| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
