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RKW Group

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is RKW Group doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 30

RKW Group has a DitchCarbon Score of 30 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability measures. This score suggests that the company’s carbon intensity is relatively high, reflecting a greater environmental impact. Efforts to reduce emissions and improve sustainability practices are needed to increase their score.

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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Very high

RKW Group is part of the industrial manufacturing sector, 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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Medium

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Very high

The RKW Group, located in Germany, operates in a region with a medium carbon intensity rating. This indicates that the company’s sustainability efforts are influenced by the country’s moderate level of carbon emissions.

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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

11.29%

...this company is doing 11.29% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1957, the RKW Group is a leading player in the industrial manufacturing sector, specializing in high-quality film solutions. Based in Frankenthal, Germany, the company employs around 3,000 people and operates over 20 locations globally, generating sales of EUR 902 million in 2016. RKW offers a diverse range of products, including hygiene and agricultural films, packaging for the beverage and powdery goods industries, and films for medical and construction applications.

Good news, RKW Group has embraced SBTi commitments

RKW Group has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the goals to limit global warming. This commitment involves significant cuts in their scope 1 and 2 emissions to meet the Science Based Targets initiative’s stringent criteria.
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