Reckitt
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Reckitt
Reckitt is a global company behind leading health, hygiene, and home consumer brands, dedicated to protecting, healing, and nurturing people and the planet.
Positive signals
In 2023, Reckitt scored 56 on DitchCarbon’s carbon action index, placing it above 99% of its industry peers for climate action and emissions reduction commitments.
Reckitt has committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 5% in 2015, as part of its broader climate strategy and participation in the Climate Pledge.
Reckitt achieved a 46% annual reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, reporting 133,636 tonnes of CO2 equivalents, and has set targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 (from a 2015 baseline).
Reckitt’s 'Oh Yes! Net Zero' initiative in Hull, UK, aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, leveraging local innovation and community engagement to accelerate sustainability.
Concerns
Settlement related to opioid marketing practices
HIGH
Source →Antitrust violation settlement regarding Suboxone
HIGH
Source →In 2023, Reckitt reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 124,606,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 115,705,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 8,902,000 kg CO2e, indicating that while progress has been made, the company still has a significant carbon footprint.
MEDIUM
Source →Despite progress in reducing operational emissions, Reckitt’s Scope 3 emissions accounted for 97% of its overall carbon footprint in 2022, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing supply chain and product lifecycle impacts.
HIGH
Source →Antitrust violation settlement regarding opioid treatment
HIGH
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