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updated 17 days ago

Roto-Rooter Sustainability Profile

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Roto-Rooter, a leading name in the plumbing and drain cleaning industry, was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in the United States. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of plumbing services. Roto-Rooter is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including emergency plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer line repair, setting itself apart with 24/7 availability and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Over the decades, Roto-Rooter has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative plumbing technologies and a robust franchise network. As a market leader, the company is recognised for its reliability and expertise, making it a go-to choice for both residential and commercial plumbing needs. With a focus on quality service and customer care, Roto-Rooter continues to uphold its reputation as a pioneer in the plumbing industry.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Roto-Rooter's score of 25 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Roto-Rooter's reported carbon emissions

Roto-Rooter, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Roto-Rooter Group, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. While Roto-Rooter has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that emissions data may be cascaded from its parent company, Chemed Corporation. However, no specific emissions figures or reduction targets have been provided from this source either. In the context of the industry, Roto-Rooter is expected to align with broader climate commitments and initiatives, such as those outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), although specific details on these initiatives are not available at this time. Overall, Roto-Rooter appears to be in the early stages of establishing its carbon emissions profile and climate commitments, with no current data or targets disclosed.

How Carbon Intensive is Roto-Rooter's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Roto-Rooter's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Roto-Rooter's Location?

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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 Roto-Rooter is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Roto-Rooter's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Roto-Rooter has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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