Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, commonly known as Reckitt, is a leading global consumer goods company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1823, Reckitt has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the health, hygiene, and home sectors, offering a diverse range of products that cater to everyday consumer needs. Reckitt's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dettol, Nurofen, and Finish, each distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on sustainability and consumer health, Reckitt has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in product formulation and environmental responsibility. As a market leader, Reckitt continues to drive growth and maintain a strong competitive position within the consumer goods industry.
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In 2024, Reckitt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,642,151,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,867,055,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 2,131,191,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 243,905,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with ambitious targets set for the coming years. Reckitt aims to achieve a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 50% reduction in their Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company has also committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2015 to 100% by 2030. In the near term, Reckitt has set a goal to reduce energy use per tonne of production by 25% by 2025 compared to 2015 levels. Furthermore, they are striving to bring their Scope 1 emissions close to zero by 2025 and similarly aim for near-zero Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Reckitt's climate commitments are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning their strategies with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action across its value chain.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 124,867,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 259,184,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 11,327,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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