Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, commonly known as Reckitt, is a leading global consumer goods company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1823, Reckitt has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the health, hygiene, and home sectors, offering a diverse range of products that cater to everyday consumer needs. Reckitt's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dettol, Nurofen, and Finish, each distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on sustainability and consumer health, Reckitt has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in product formulation and environmental responsibility. As a market leader, Reckitt continues to drive growth and maintain a strong competitive position within the consumer goods industry.
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In 2024, Reckitt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,078,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 107,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,714,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 1,062,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. In 2023, Reckitt's emissions were reported at approximately 1,134,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 114,656,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 8,842,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,010,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is also focused on reducing its product carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. Reckitt's sustainability strategy includes a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 5% in 2015. The company has made significant strides in emissions reduction, with a target to reduce energy use per tonne of production by 25% by 2025 compared to 2015 levels. These initiatives reflect Reckitt's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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