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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, commonly known as Reckitt, is a leading player in the retail trade services sector, specifically focusing on personal and household goods. Headquartered in Great Britain, Reckitt operates across various regions, delivering innovative solutions that enhance everyday life. Founded in 1823, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product portfolio and global reach.
Reckitt is renowned for its diverse range of core products, including health, hygiene, and home care items, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. The company holds a strong market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to consumer health and well-being. With a legacy of innovation and a focus on consumer needs, Reckitt continues to set industry standards while driving growth in the retail trade services landscape.
+64 vs industry average
Reckitt’s score of 100 is higher than 100% 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.
Reckitt, headquartered in the UK, reported its 2025 Scope 1 emissions as 101,489,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions as 6,167,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions including categories such as purchased goods and services (4,253,274,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (1,028,029,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (335,643,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, its Scope 1 emissions were 106,301,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 6,714,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (4,555,226,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (1,011,275,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (367,440,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Reckitt's Scope 1 emissions were 114,656,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 8,842,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (4,239,379,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (1,075,607,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (37,423,104,000 kg CO2e).
Reckitt has set several climate commitments, including an ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030, from a 2015 base year. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Furthermore, Reckitt is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2015 base year, specifically targeting emissions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. The company also aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2015 to 100% by 2030.
2030
65% reduction in Scope 2
Reckitt Benckiser commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65% by 2030 from a 2015 base year*. Reckitt Benckiser commits to re…
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Reckitt Benckiser commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65% by 2030 from a 2015 base year*. Reckitt Benckiser commits to re…
2030
65% reduction in Scope 1
Reckitt Benckiser commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65% by 2030 from a 2015 base year*. Reckitt Benckiser commits to re…
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