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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
FR
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Rexel

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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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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Rexel's score of 100 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 greenhouse gas 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 represents a significant portion of their overall carbon footprint, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by the use of sold products, accounting for about 50,878,979,000 kg CO2e. Rexel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2016 baseline. Additionally, they target a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also relative to 2016 levels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Rexel's commitment to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a roadmap that includes significant reductions in both operational and product-related emissions.

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Scope 2
65,263,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rexel's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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 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
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