Rentokil Initial PLC
Rentokil Initial's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Rentokil Initial 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).
Rentokil Initial has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 | 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.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rentokil Initial's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rentokil Initial amounted to 316,558 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 Rentokil Initial increased by 0.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rentokil Initial were 295,617 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Rentokil Initial reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 67.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rentokil Initial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,866 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 20,941 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Rentokil Initial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 20.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rentokil Initial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Rentokil Initial use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rentokil Initial's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported 78,885 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 Rentokil Initial includes a breakdown across 1 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.a
Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 78,885 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Rentokil Initial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 78.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rentokil Initial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rentokil Initial disclose?
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,612 tCO₂e (100%)
Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rentokil Initial’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 295,617 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,822 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 43.33 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rentokil Initial's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 43.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.24, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Rentokil Initial rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rentokil Initial ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Rentokil Initial among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Rentokil Initial's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Rentokil Initial reported a total carbon footprint of 395,443 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.42% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Rentokil Initial's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 74.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.95%.a