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Recticel SA

Common Name
Recticel
Country
Belgium
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Building Products & Equipment
Employees
1,239
Ticker
RECT
Exchange
Euronext Brussels
Description
Recticel SA is a Belgian pure play insulation company specializing in the development and manufacture of polyurethane foam-based products that deliver innovative, lightweight, and sustainable comfort,...

Recticel's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Recticel 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).

Recticel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
3,534a
4,538a
4,694b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
1,944a
3,082a
3,873b
Location-Based
4,355a
4,176a
4,270b
Total Scope 3
624,208a
599,904a
816,805b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
4.5887a
7.1467a
8.0105b
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a. Recticel's Annual Report 2025
b. Recticel's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Recticel's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Recticel amounted to 7,889 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 Recticel decreased by 9.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Recticel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120232024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-21%-3%-22%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Recticel's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Recticel were 3,534 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Recticel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Recticel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 40.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Recticel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Recticel's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Recticel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,944 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,355 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Recticel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Recticel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 21.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Recticel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Recticel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Recticel use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Recticel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Recticel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120232024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Recticel's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Recticel reported 624,208 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 Recticel includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Recticel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212023202420250250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e+26%-27%+4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Recticel's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Recticel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 624,208 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 94.45% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.55% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Recticel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Recticel's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Recticel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Recticel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Recticel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Recticel disclose?

In 2025, Recticel reported emissions for 12 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 Recticel's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Recticel's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 527,608 tCO₂e (84.52%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 52,748 tCO₂e (8.45%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 32,860 tCO₂e (5.26%)

Recticel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(84.5%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.5%)Investments(Cat. 15)(5.3%)

Insights into Recticel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Recticel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,534 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 770 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.59 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Recticel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Compagnie de Saint GobainYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,628,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,462Scope 1 Intensity: 157.41 tCO2e/$MCarrier GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 147,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,486Scope 1 Intensity: 6.55 tCO2e/$MJohnson Controls InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 377,446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,952Scope 1 Intensity: 16.45 tCO2e/$MTrane TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 204,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,838Scope 1 Intensity: 10.33 tCO2e/$MNordic Waterproofing HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 371Scope 1 Intensity: 9.69 tCO2e/$MSvedbergs GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 245Scope 1 Intensity: 2.39 tCO2e/$MVilleroy & BochYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,479Scope 1 Intensity: 81.97 tCO2e/$MSchweiter TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,137 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,142Scope 1 Intensity: 27.28 tCO2e/$MSto SE & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,678Scope 1 Intensity: 18.31 tCO2e/$MBunka ShutterYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,720 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,460Scope 1 Intensity: 10.08 tCO2e/$MGibraltar IndustriesYear: 2022Scope 1: 10,160 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,390Scope 1 Intensity: 7.31 tCO2e/$MSergeferrari GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 408Scope 1 Intensity: 27.95 tCO2e/$MOkabeYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,769 tCO2eRevenue: $M 553Scope 1 Intensity: 5.01 tCO2e/$MArboniaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 788Scope 1 Intensity: 5.57 tCO2e/$MNorcrosYear: 2025Scope 1: 30,682 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 64.35 tCO2e/$MGrupo RotoplasYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 716Scope 1 Intensity: 22.74 tCO2e/$MVolution GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 552Scope 1 Intensity: 4.16 tCO2e/$MKajaria CeramicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 504,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 534Scope 1 Intensity: 944.99 tCO2e/$MAstralYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 676Scope 1 Intensity: 7.06 tCO2e/$MPurmo GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 823Scope 1 Intensity: 19.02 tCO2e/$MIntelbrasYear: 2024Scope 1: 611 tCO2eRevenue: $M 770Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MZehnder GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,848 tCO2eRevenue: $M 894Scope 1 Intensity: 8.78 tCO2e/$MGenuit GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,063 tCO2eRevenue: $M 704Scope 1 Intensity: 18.55 tCO2e/$MEtexYear: 2024Scope 1: 792,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,930Scope 1 Intensity: 201.73 tCO2e/$MDeceuninckYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,392 tCO2eRevenue: $M 861Scope 1 Intensity: 12.08 tCO2e/$MRecticelYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 770Scope 1 Intensity: 4.59 tCO2e/$M

How does Recticel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Recticel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.08, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Recticel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Recticel ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Recticel among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Recticel's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Recticel reported a total carbon footprint of 632,097 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.86% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Recticel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.69%.a

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