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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Industry Benchmark
Rexel's score of 67 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rexel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rexel reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 89,878,000 kg CO2e, comprising 73,104,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,774,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 33,073,863,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Rexel's near-term targets include a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2016 baseline, and a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions during the same period. This translates to a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products. Long-term, Rexel aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Rexel's commitment reflects its proactive approach to sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector, positioning the company as a leader in climate action.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 66,428,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 65,263,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Rexel 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.
