Reckitt — full event log

Reckitt is revalidating its science-based targets (originally set in 2020) in line with the SBTi five-year review cycle to reflect a simplified organisation (following Essential Home divestment) and sharpen focus on areas of greatest impact. Updates expected in 2026.

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The 50% target for net revenue from more sustainable products by 2030 will now focus on 'Reckitt Core' going forward, excluding the infant formula category due to food-grade packaging regulatory constraints.

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Reckitt announced simplification of the business with the divestment of Essential Home, which is informing review of sustainability priorities and targets. Updates to Sustainability Ambitions will follow in 2026.

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Reckitt expects to report slightly behind its 2025 25% post-consumer recycled content target due to quality material availability and mix implications. Recyclability target of 100% also will not be reached due to infrastructure constraints.

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Reckitt's 2020 ambition to reduce product water footprint (including consumer use) by 50% by 2040 vs 2015 is 'highly unlikely' to be delivered, given 95% of footprint sits in consumer use. Revised targets to be released in 2026. Currently 13% INCREASE vs 2015.

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Reckitt broadened evidence required to verify deforestation conversion free palm in line with Consumer Goods Forum Forest Positive Coalition guidance. Moving away from book-and-claim credits toward RSPO Mass Balance derivatives, which will reduce credit coverage in 2025 but improve supply chain transparency.

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Reckitt aligns with TNFD guidance and applies the Biodiversity Impact Metric (BIM) developed with Nature-based Insights to quantify impact on biodiversity. Completed analysis on five natural raw material supply chains in 2025 including palm, latex and cocoa.

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Sitarganj joined Hosur and Mysore as a water positive manufacturing site in 2025. Target is for all manufacturing sites in water-stressed locations to be water positive by 2030.

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Launched in Cannes 2025 with Serena Williams as Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Five-year commitment to provide funding, mentorship and expertise to 200 women-led and underrepresented social enterprises by 2030, expanding health and hygiene access to 5 million people.

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Reckitt updated double materiality assessment in 2025 to align with updated EFRAG ESRS following EU Omnibus simplification package, preparing for CSRD reporting from 2027.

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97% of Reckitt's electricity comes from renewable sources through a blend of on-site generation, power purchase agreements (PPAs), green tariffs and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). More than one-third of sites generate their own renewable energy. Reckitt is increasingly moving away from RECs towards PPAs to increase renewable energy capacity in the grid and build resilience and long-term security. Target of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 is on track.

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Reckitt is exploring nature-based solutions to support net zero ambitions and strengthen climate resilience. The flagship example is reforesting over 270 hectares with 300,000 native trees in the Cutzamala Systems watershed in partnership with WWF-Mexico, expected to capture nearly 3,000 tonnes of CO2 per year while supporting water security. Approach is integrated with biodiversity and water positive programmes rather than standalone offset purchasing.

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Reckitt has surpassed its 2030 Scope 1+2 target with a 73% reduction vs 2015. Priorities focus on phased replacement of combined heat and power (CHP) systems with electrical and biogas alternatives, replacing legacy HVAC with air source heat pumps, and optimising energy-intensive processes such as spray drying. Energy use per tonne of production reduced 7% vs 2015 — progress has been static recently as focus shifted to tackling high-emission natural gas sources.

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Raw materials (41%) and packaging materials (14%) are the largest Scope 3 sources. Reckitt has used CO2 AI and AI-driven analysis to identify 29 priority materials responsible for around 80% of ingredient/packaging footprint and over half of total Scope 3 emissions. These materials are now the focus of targeted action including lower-carbon alternatives. Plans to incorporate suppliers' primary data into corporate footprint as data quality improves.

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Logistics accounts for 13% upstream (3.4) plus 20% downstream (3.9) of emissions. Actions include fuel switching, increased use of rail and short-sea freight, load optimisation and fuel efficiency. In 2025 began trialling electric heavy goods vehicles with DHL Supply Chain in South Africa and Thailand. Additional EVs planned from 2026.

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The Sustainable Innovation Calculator embeds sustainability into product design. Examples include Luftal Max 2x concentrated formula halving dosing requirements, Dettol 19g plastic reduction per body wash bottle (6 tonnes saved in 2025), and Finish stand-up pouches replacing rigid packaging. 89% of new 'More Sustainable' projects launched Q4 2024-Q3 2025 showed improvement on Plastics/Packaging dials of the SIC. 9% reduction in product carbon footprint vs 2015.

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Direct consumer use (Scope 3.11) accounts for 4% of total footprint at 335,643 tCO2e — Reckitt scopes target only direct use emissions (e.g. products that directly consume energy or release GHGs during use), excluding indirect consumer use such as water heating for handwashing. Brand campaigns like Finish 'Skip the Rinse' aim to influence consumer behaviour to reduce both energy and water use during product application.

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