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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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25

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

RATIONAL's score of 25 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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RATIONAL's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, RATIONAL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,555,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,292,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 7,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 256,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2020, where total emissions were about 4,465,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by a consistent decrease in emissions over the years. For instance, emissions in 2019 were approximately 8,804,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a substantial reduction trend. RATIONAL has also reported emissions per appliance produced, with figures showing about 31 kg CO2e in 2021, down from 66 kg CO2e in 2020 and 99 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite the positive trajectory in emissions reduction, RATIONAL has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards for climate action.

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201920202021
Scope 1
2,588,000
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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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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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