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Furniture Manufacturing
DE
updated 2 months ago

Rehau Sustainability Profile

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Rehau AG + Co, commonly known as Rehau, is a leading global provider of polymer-based solutions, headquartered in Rehau, Germany. Founded in 1948, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, specialising in the construction, automotive, and industrial sectors. Rehau is renowned for its innovative products, including high-performance window and door systems, advanced plumbing solutions, and cutting-edge automotive components. Their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency sets them apart in the industry, making them a preferred choice for environmentally conscious projects. With a robust market position, Rehau has achieved numerous accolades for its technological advancements and design excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the polymer solutions market.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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

Rehau's score of 41 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

63%

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Rehau's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, REHAU Industries SE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,180,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 80,677,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 85,195,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of around 7,344,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 56,374,000 kg CO2e (market-based), resulting in a total of about 63,718,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. REHAU has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, the company achieved a significant milestone in 2016, having reduced its carbon footprint from factories (Scope 1 and 2) by 27.9% compared to 2009 levels, surpassing its initial target of 25%. Furthermore, REHAU aims to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 2 by 2025, independent of company growth. The emissions data for REHAU is cascaded from its parent company, REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability within the building products sector. As of 2023, REHAU has not committed to net-zero targets but remains focused on its near-term reduction goals.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
23,300,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
191,822,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
-

How Carbon Intensive is Rehau's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rehau's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Rehau'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 Rehau is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rehau's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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 28% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
28%
Capital Goods
28%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
12%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Rehau'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.

Rehau 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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