- Increase in energy consumption due to shift in product mix towards more resource-intensive GP tiles
- Increase in water intensity of sales due to shift to production of more resource-intensive GP tiles
- Uncertain political situation in Sudan resulting in delays in recovery of receivables
RAK CERAMICS PJSC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, RAK CERAMICS PJSC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 400.08 kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 400.08 kt CO2e; Scope 2: 0.01 kt CO2e. 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
400.08 kt CO2e
2023
Water Usage
1.22 Million m3
2023
Waste
41.0K tons
2023
Energy Use
6.94 PJ
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). | 400.08 kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.01 kt CO2e |
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 | 400.08 kt CO2e |
| 2020-01 to 2020-12 | 136.16 KT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity of Tiles production by 3.37% compared to 2022 (per GJ/m2)
- Reduced energy intensity of Sanitary Ware sales by 20.46% (GJ / 000 AED)
- Increased use of treated wastewater in Tiles production by 75% compared to 2022 (over 70% since 2020)
- 100% of all non-hazardous waste is either reintroduced in production or recycled by 3rd parties
- Reduced volume of non-hazardous waste generated by 34.24% compared to 2022
- Avoided CO2e emissions by reducing imports of 276,265 tons of raw materials annually
- Increased use of treated wastewater in Tiles production by 80% compared to 2022
- 36,297.8 tons of all our packaging is recycled and/or recyclable
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Continue to work toward ISO 50001 and Water Stewardship certification
- Set up comprehensive sustainability governance across the group to manage material topics
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ImpactPeople & CommunityGovernanceResponsible Business & Responsible Employer