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Reckitt

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

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

Inherited from Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

In 2024, Reckitt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,575,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 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, saw total emissions of about 9,186,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 115,705,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 8,902,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Reckitt has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aligned with a 1.5°C climate scenario. Additionally, Reckitt is committed to achieving a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also from a 2015 baseline. The company aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2015 to 100% by 2030. In terms of specific initiatives, Reckitt has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has set a target of a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2018 baseline by 2030. The company is also focused on reducing energy use per tonne of production by 25% by 2025 compared to 2015 levels. Overall, Reckitt's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.

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124,867,000
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Scope 2
259,184,000
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Scope 3
11,327,000,000
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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
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