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Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited Sustainability Profile

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Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited, a subsidiary of the global consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across the subcontinent. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, focusing on health, hygiene, and home products. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Dettol, Harpic, and Lizol, Reckitt Benckiser (India) is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product range and enhancing its market presence through strategic initiatives. As a key player in the Indian FMCG market, Reckitt Benckiser (India) continues to set benchmarks in consumer health and hygiene, making a positive impact on everyday lives.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited's score of 82 is higher than 91% 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 Benckiser (India) Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported emissions figures. However, the company is part of a broader commitment to sustainability and climate action through its parent organisation, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. As a current subsidiary, Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited inherits its climate commitments and targets from Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, which has established various initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions across its operations. These initiatives include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in climate action. While specific reduction targets for Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited are not detailed, the overarching goals set by Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reflect a commitment to significant emissions reductions and sustainability practices. The company is actively working towards aligning its operations with global climate standards, although precise metrics and timelines for these commitments have not been disclosed at this level. In summary, Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited is engaged in climate initiatives through its parent company, but lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets at this time.

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Scope 1
94,868,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
178,657,000
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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
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited's Location?

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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 Benckiser (India) Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 88% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 52% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
52%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
20%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
14%
Use of Sold Products
10%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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