Rational AG
Rational's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rational's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rational amounted to 8,404 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rational increased by 48.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Rational's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rational's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rational were 4,748 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 127.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Rational's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Rational's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Rational reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 146 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,656 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Rational use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Rational reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Rational's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rational's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Rational reported 3,083,562 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 2025 disclosure of Rational includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2024, 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 2025, Rational reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,083,562 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 14.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.93% 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 343,281.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Rational's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rational disclose?
In 2025, Rational reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Rational's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Rational's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,648,108 tCO₂e (85.88%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 391,470 tCO₂e (12.7%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 10,693 tCO₂e (0.35%)
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.b
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 5.19, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.b
Where does Rational rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rational ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).b
Rational is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.b
Insights into Rational's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Rational reported a total carbon footprint of 3,091,966 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.14% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Rational's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.15%.a