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Reckitt

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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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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

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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.

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Reckitt's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Reckitt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,575,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 107,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,714,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 7,573,628,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, Reckitt's emissions were about 9,186,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 115,705,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 8,902,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 9,186,000,000 kg CO2e. Reckitt has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. Additionally, Reckitt plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, also from a 2015 baseline. The company is also focused on increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2015 to 100% by 2030. These commitments reflect Reckitt's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
94,868,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
178,657,000
000,000,000
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-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
15,100
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Reckitt's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Reckitt is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Reckitt is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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