Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
Reckitt Benckiser Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Reckitt Benckiser Group 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).
Reckitt Benckiser Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Reckitt Benckiser Group amounted to 339,911 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Reckitt Benckiser Group decreased by 1.17%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Reckitt Benckiser Group were 107,029 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Reckitt Benckiser Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Reckitt Benckiser Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,714 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 232,882 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Reckitt Benckiser Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 12.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Reckitt Benckiser Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Reckitt Benckiser Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Reckitt Benckiser Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Reckitt Benckiser Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Reckitt Benckiser Group reported 7,573,628 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Reckitt Benckiser Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Reckitt Benckiser Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,573,628 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 90.63% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.37% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Reckitt Benckiser Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Reckitt Benckiser Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Reckitt Benckiser Group disclose?
In 2024, Reckitt Benckiser Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,126,467 tCOâ‚‚e (54.48%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,560,183 tCOâ‚‚e (20.6%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,107,400 tCOâ‚‚e (14.62%)
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Reckitt Benckiser Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Reckitt Benckiser Group reported a total carbon footprint of 7,913,539 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.25% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Reckitt Benckiser Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.94%.