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Recticel, officially known as Recticel Group, is a leading Belgian manufacturer specialising in polystyrene foam products. Headquartered in Belgium, the company operates across multiple regions, serving markets in Europe and beyond with a strong focus on insulation and comfort solutions. Founded in 1900, Recticel has established a long-standing reputation for innovation and quality within the industry.
The company’s core offerings include high-performance insulation materials, flexible foam products, and customised solutions for construction, automotive, and industrial applications. What sets Recticel apart is its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and product innovation, enabling it to maintain a prominent position in the competitive polystyrene foam sector. With a history of key milestones and a focus on market leadership, Recticel continues to shape the future of foam-based solutions worldwide.
85
DitchCarbon score
+46 vs industry average
Recticel’s score of 85 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.508
20182025
The Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Recticel's reported carbon emissions
Recticel, a Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing company headquartered in Belgium, reported total emissions of approximately 629.7 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 3.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 624.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2024, their total emissions were around 607.5 million kg CO2e.
Recticel is committed to significant climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, from a 2021 base year. As part of its near-term commitments, Recticel pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. Additionally, Recticel commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same 2021-2030 timeframe. For the long term, Recticel aims to maintain at least 90% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission reductions from 2030 through 2050, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, both from a 2021 base year.
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Recticel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
RECTICEL commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
At risk90%
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
RECTICEL also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
At risk90%
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
RECTICEL also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
At risk25%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Recticel’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Recticel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 630 million kg CO2e. The largest portion, around 624 million kg CO2e, stems from Scope 3 emissions, representing the vast majority of the company's footprint. Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 3.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 1.9 million kg CO2e. This breakdown highlights the significant impact of Recticel's value chain on its overall environmental performance within the polystyrene foam product manufacturing sector.
Data year: 2025
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