Reckitt
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, commonly known as Reckitt, is a leading global consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. Founded in 1823, Reckitt has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the health, hygiene, and home sectors, offering a diverse portfolio of products that includes well-known brands such as Dettol, Nurofen, and Finish. Reckitt is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, consistently delivering high-quality products that meet consumer needs. With a focus on health and hygiene, the company has achieved significant market position, being a trusted name in households worldwide. Notable milestones include its ongoing efforts to enhance product efficacy while reducing environmental impact, solidifying Reckitt's reputation as a leader in the consumer goods industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Reckitt's score of 48 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Reckitt's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Reckitt reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 46.8 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 115,705 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,902 tonnes CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, Reckitt plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2015 to 100% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 124,867,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 11,327,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reckitt is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
