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RCL FOODS, often known simply as Rcl, is a prominent South African consumer goods and animal feed company with its headquarters in South Africa. It serves the retail trade sector by leveraging an extensive supply chain and product distribution network across Southern Africa, providing essential services to a vast retail footprint.
Established with roots tracing back to 1960 and formally constituted as RCL FOODS in 2012, the company has grown into a leading African food manufacturer. It specialises in a diverse portfolio of everyday consumer goods, including well-known brands across grocery, baking, and poultry categories, alongside high-quality animal feed products.
RCL FOODS distinguishes itself through its robust manufacturing capabilities and efficient delivery of a broad range of quality products to retailers. Its strategic market position is built on ensuring its trusted brands are readily available, thereby supporting the seamless operation of retail trade services throughout the region.
-10 vs industry average
Rcl’s score of 26 is lower than 42% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rcl's carbon emissions in 2024 were approximately 1.00 billion kg CO2e, comprising 526.32 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 474.48 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were around 527.73 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 508.08 million kg CO2e. Looking back to 2016, Rcl reported total emissions of approximately 1.31 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 583.38 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 491.15 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 234.08 million kg CO2e.
Rcl is committed to supporting a timely and just transition to a net-zero economy, with a long-term net-zero target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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