- Rising energy prices
- Supply chain disruptions
- Coronavirus pandemic
- Increased workload due to strong growth
- Need for improvement to structures and decision-making processes
RATIONAL AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, RATIONAL AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 256 tCO2e/year. 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
2.6K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
100% at headquarters
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 2.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 256 tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 4.5K tonnes CO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Switched to 100% green electricity at headquarters
- Reduced energy consumption by around 10% compared with predecessor models
- Reduced water consumption by 15% in absolute terms
- Reduced energy consumption per appliance produced by 13%
- Reduced CO2 emissions per appliance produced by 53%
- 76% of RATIONAL cooking systems bear the U.S. ENERGY STAR
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable economic stabilityEnergy efficiency of cooking systemsSafe and healthy working conditionsHealthy nutritionDurability and recyclabilityResource-efficient production and logisticsCorporate cultureEthics and legal compliance