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Recticel

Recticel, officially known as Recticel SA, is a leading European player in the insulation and flexible foam industry, headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1961, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Specialising in high-performance insulation solutions and innovative foam products, Recticel is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The company’s core offerings include insulation panels, flexible polyurethane foams, and bedding solutions, all designed to enhance comfort and thermal performance. With a focus on research and development, Recticel has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a market leader in the construction and automotive sectors. Its dedication to quality and innovation has earned Recticel numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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

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Recticel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Recticel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 860,172,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 851,730,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4,332,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled about 3,010,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 825,769,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 816,805,000 kg CO2e. Recticel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2021 as the base year. Near-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals maintain these reductions, with a target of 90% for Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Recticel's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions in the coming decades.

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Scope 1
6,002,000
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Scope 2
5,435,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
879,949,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Recticel's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Recticel is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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