Rational AG
Rational's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Rational completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Rational has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rational's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rational amounted to 5,652 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rational increased by 11.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Rational's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rational's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rational were 5,517 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Rational reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Rational's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 164.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rational's Scope 1 emissions increased by 15.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Rational's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rational reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 135 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Rational reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Rational's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 90.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rational's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 54.08% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Rational use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Rational reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Rational's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rational's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Rational reported 3,595,422 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Rational includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Rational's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rational's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rational reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,595,422 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 10.94% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 89.06% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Rational reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Rational's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 400,281.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rational's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rational's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rational disclose?
In 2024, Rational reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.b
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Rational's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rational's Scope 3 emissions were:b
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,165,343.167 tCO₂e (87.99%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 388,915.884 tCO₂e (10.81%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 43,212.876 tCO₂e (1.2%)
Rational's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rational’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rational reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,517 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,242 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.44 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Rational's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rational's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Rational reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.14, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Rational rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rational ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Rational is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Rational's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Rational reported a total carbon footprint of 3,601,074 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.63% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Rational's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.15%.a