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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 Scope 1 emissions of approximately 101.49 million kg CO2e in 2025, with Scope 2 market-based emissions at around 6.17 million kg CO2e. Their 2025 Scope 3 emissions, including categories like purchased goods and services (approximately 4.25 billion kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 335.64 million kg CO2e), indicate a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting.
Looking back, in 2024, Reckitt's Scope 1 emissions were about 106.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 6.71 million kg CO2e. Their 2024 Scope 3 emissions included approximately 4.55 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and about 37.27 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were around 114.66 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were roughly 8.84 million kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories for 2023 included purchased goods and services at approximately 4.24 billion kg CO2e and use of sold products at about 37.42 billion kg CO2e.
Reckitt is committed to ambitious climate targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as 1.5°C-aligned. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65% by 2030, against a 2015 base year. Furthermore, Reckitt targets a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2015 base year, covering significant categories such as purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. The company has also set an ambitious target for carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2040. Reckitt has been a signatory of the Climate Pledge since 2020.
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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*. *The target boundary includes b…
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Reckitt Benckiser commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2015 base year.
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*. *The target boundary includes b…
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