Recticel

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Recticel doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 69

Recticel has a DitchCarbon Score of 69, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in its operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to manage its carbon intensity, suggesting that while there is room for improvement, Recticel is making progress in reducing emissions. A higher score would denote even greater success in lowering carbon intensity and enhancing sustainability measures.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Recticel is part of the construction industry, which has a low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Recticel is situated in Belgium, a country with a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by providing a cleaner energy grid and lower carbon footprint for its operations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

23.18%

...this company is doing 23.18% better in emissions than the industry average.

Recticel, founded in 1778 and headquartered in Evere, Belgium, operates within the construction industry, specializing in polyurethane chemistry to enhance daily comfort. The company offers a diverse range of products and services across four business lines: Flexible Foams, Insulation, Bedding, and Automotive, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. With a significant presence in Europe and a global workforce of approximately 7,578 employees, Recticel generated sales of EUR 1.28 billion in 2015.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Recticel

Recticel should foster sustainability practices throughout their supply chain to achieve a significant reduction in Scope 3 emissions, potentially decreasing their total emissions by 35%.

Good news, Recticel has embraced SBTi commitments for sustainability

Recticel has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop a detailed plan to cut emissions across its operations and value chain to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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