Rentokil Initial PLC
Rentokil Initial's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Insights into Rentokil Initial's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rentokil Initial amounted to 315,620 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rentokil Initial increased by 36.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rentokil Initial were 294,006 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Rentokil Initial reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 83.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rentokil Initial's Scope 1 emissions increased by 37.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Rentokil Initial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,614 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Rentokil Initial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 29.68%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 19.68% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Rentokil Initial use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Rentokil Initial reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Rentokil Initial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Rentokil Initial's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Rentokil Initial reported 78,122 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 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Rentokil Initial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 78,122 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Rentokil Initial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 94.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions increased by 38.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rentokil Initial disclose?
In 2023, Rentokil Initial reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,692 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Rentokil Initial's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rentokil Initial's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Rentokil Initial reported a total carbon footprint of 393,742 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 36.85% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Rentokil Initial's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 74.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.84%.