Public Profile

Ricola

Ricola AG, a renowned Swiss herbal confectionery company, is headquartered in Laufen, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1930, Ricola has established itself as a leader in the throat lozenge industry, specialising in natural remedies that combine traditional Swiss herbal knowledge with modern production techniques. The company is best known for its iconic herbal sweets, which are crafted from a unique blend of 13 herbs sourced from the Swiss Alps. This commitment to quality and natural ingredients sets Ricola apart in a competitive market. Over the decades, Ricola has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product range to include sugar-free options and herbal teas, catering to a growing health-conscious consumer base. With a strong presence in Europe and beyond, Ricola continues to uphold its reputation for excellence, making it a trusted name in herbal wellness and throat care.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ricola'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Ricola's score of 11 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ricola's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Ricola Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Ricola has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by the year 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 51.6% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per CHF value added within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The reduction targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting Ricola's commitment to sustainable practices within its operations. While specific emissions data is currently unavailable, these initiatives demonstrate Ricola's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ricola's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Ricola is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ricola 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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