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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Reckitt's score of 56 is higher than 99% 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 Benckiser Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,570,500,000 kg CO2e. This includes 115,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 8,902,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 37,595,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses emissions from business travel, the use of sold products, and other categories. Reckitt has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Reckitt also plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2015 to 100% by 2030. The company is part of the "Oh Yes! Net Zero" initiative, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, reflecting its long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2015 | 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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