- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts
- Maintaining high safety standards across integrated Rentokil and Terminix teams
- Reducing emissions from fumigation services
- Transitioning to ultra-low emission fleets
- Ensuring sufficient charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
Rentokil Initial plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Rentokil Initial plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 407.3K tCO2e/year (Market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 294.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 78.1K 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
407.3K tCO2e/year (Market-based)
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). | 294.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 78.1K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 407.3K tCO2e/year (Market-based) |
| 2022 | 276.3K tCO2e/year (excluding Terminix) |
| 2021 | 254.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 234.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 245.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 233.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 16% Reduction in emissions from fumigant usage
- 42% Improvement in property energy efficiency since 2019
- 10% Increase in renewable energy usage
- c.8% of UK and Europe fleet are ULEVs
- c.96% Of hygiene paper products hold a recognised environmental accreditation
- 80% Of waste from our European operations was disposed of via sustainable means
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions intensity by 20% by the end of 2025
- 10% of UK and European fleet to be ULEVs by 2025
- All Hygiene paper products to hold recognised environmental accreditations by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 70% reduction in emissions from fumigations by 2030
- 90% of properties using renewable energy by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions from operations by the end of 2040
- 100% ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) fleet by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health & SafetyColleague training & developmentColleague engagementEmployee retentionDiversity, equality and inclusionService delivery and customer retentionProduct stewardshipDigitalisationInnovationResponsible consumption and productionLocal sourcingSupplier auditsResource managementClimate change actionSustainable servicesVehicle fuel efficiencyWaste managementColleague volunteeringCommunity investment and partnershipsCode of ConductPolicy influence/trade associationM&A integrationCyber security/data privacyBrand reputation