- Continued macroeconomic headwinds
- Supply chain disruptions
- Effects of the continuing war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East
- US Nutrition market share rebasing after competitor supply issues
- Product liability claims related to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 357.3K tCO2e/year (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 115.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.9K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 9.1 million tCO2e/year (excluding indirect consumer use). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
357.3K tCO2e/year (location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
94%
of total energy
Energy Use
1.2M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 115.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.9K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.1 million tCO2e/year (excluding indirect consumer use) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 357.3K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| 2022 | 130.7K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2021 | 133.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 35.9 million tCO2e (excluding IFCN) |
| 2018 | 396.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 227.8K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 67% absolute reduction in operational (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions since 2015
- 94% renewable electricity by 2023
- 100% zero waste to landfill from our factories
- 29.6% of net revenue from more sustainable products (up from 24.4% in 2022)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use (per tonne of production) by 30% by 2025
- 25% recycled content in plastic packaging by 2025
- 100% of packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in product carbon footprint by 2030
- 50% reduction in product water footprint by 2040
- 50% reduction of virgin plastic in packaging by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Water positive in water-stressed locations by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero across our value chain by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Innovating Purpose-led BrandsEnabling a Healthier PlanetContributing to a Fairer Society