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Rexel

Rexel, a leading global distributor of electrical supplies, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1967, the company has established itself as a key player in the electrical distribution industry, focusing on providing innovative solutions for professionals in various sectors, including construction, industrial, and energy management. Rexel offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including electrical equipment, automation solutions, and energy efficiency products. What sets Rexel apart is its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, enabling customers to optimise their operations. With a strong market position, Rexel has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for its customer service and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the electrical supply chain.

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84

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Additive and Blending Components 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

Rexel's score of 84 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rexel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rexel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,188,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,061,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 63,809,778,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This highlights the significant impact of their supply chain and product usage on overall emissions. Rexel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. Additionally, they target a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. By 2050, Rexel aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions across their value chain. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Rexel's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company’s proactive approach reflects a growing recognition of the need for substantial reductions in carbon emissions to combat climate change effectively.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rexel's primary industry is Additives/Blending Components, which is very high 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 Rexel is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rexel is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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