Public Profile

Rentokil

Rentokil Initial plc, commonly known as Rentokil, is a leading pest control and hygiene services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1925, the company has grown to operate in over 80 countries, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in pest control, washroom services, and disinfection solutions, Rentokil is renowned for its innovative approaches and commitment to sustainability. The company’s unique offerings include advanced pest management technologies and eco-friendly hygiene solutions, setting it apart in the industry. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Rentokil has solidified its position as a market leader, consistently recognised for its exceptional service quality and customer satisfaction. As a trusted name in pest control and hygiene, Rentokil continues to shape industry standards while prioritising safety and environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rentokil's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Rentokil's score of 7 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rentokil's reported carbon emissions

As of 2010, Rentokil's carbon emissions totalled approximately 377,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 269,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 108,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a significant reduction from 2008, when emissions were about 458,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. Rentokil has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. They are currently committed to near-term targets as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating their proactive approach to climate action. The company is focused on reducing emissions in line with global climate goals, contributing to a more sustainable future in the specialized consumer services sector.

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200820092010
Scope 1
324,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
134,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rentokil's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Rentokil is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rentokil is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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