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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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 emissions and approximately 6,714,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The majority of their emissions, about 7,362,000,000 kg CO2e, stem from Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the use of sold products and other upstream and downstream activities. 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. They plan to increase their annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2015 to 100% by 2030. The company has also pledged to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and aims for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2018 baseline by 2030. These initiatives reflect Reckitt's commitment to sustainability and climate action, positioning them as a leader in the consumer durables sector in the UK.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 124,867,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 11,327,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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