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RB Global

RB Global, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the asset management and auction industry. Founded in 2021, the company has quickly established itself as a trusted provider of innovative solutions for buying and selling assets across various sectors, including real estate, heavy equipment, and vehicles. With a strong operational presence in North America and expanding globally, RB Global offers a unique blend of technology-driven auction platforms and comprehensive asset management services. Their core offerings include live and online auctions, appraisal services, and asset recovery solutions, all designed to maximise value for clients. Recognised for its commitment to transparency and efficiency, RB Global has achieved significant milestones in a short span, positioning itself as a market leader in the auction space. The company continues to redefine industry standards, making it a preferred choice for businesses and individuals alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does RB Global's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

RB Global's score of 32 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RB Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, RB Global reported total carbon emissions of approximately 120,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 100,866,869,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 144,839,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 100,444,338,000 kg CO2e, alongside other categories such as business travel (7,928,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (14,488,000 kg CO2e). Despite the extensive emissions data, RB Global has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the industry context. Overall, RB Global's emissions profile highlights the significant challenges faced in reducing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of a company's total emissions.

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2023
Scope 1
120,901,000
Scope 2
23,938,000
Scope 3
100,866,869,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RB Global's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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 RB Global is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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RB Global 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
Reduction Actions

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