RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.)·Building Materials / Ceramics / Glass / Cement·Last verified 16 July 2026
25
out of 100
Significant gapsPending ReviewMixed evidence· 8 src

RAKO manufactures ~30M sqm of ceramic tiles annually across five Czech plants with estimated operational emissions of 100,000–400,000 tonnes CO₂e. The company publishes no GHG data, supply chain emissions, reduction targets, or science-based commitments. Operational practices in waste recycling and energy efficiency exist but lack quantification.

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The calculation

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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Building Materials / Ceramics / Glass / Cement sector ceiling.
28 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
26 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 28) + (0.7 × 26) = 26.6
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.95
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
25 / 100
The ten questions

Where RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.) is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (7/10, 4/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Emissions Trajectory (1/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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8 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
RAKO — About Us / Ecology and Environmental Protection / Production

Our company is certified by the ISO 50001 energy management system

Ongoing
Q1Q2Q3Q4Q6Q7Q9
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[2]Self-reported
Lasselsberger — Ceramics Division

supplies more than 50 countries worldwide from its base in Czechia

Ongoing
Q2
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[3]Third-party verified
European Investment Bank Project 20200741 — Lasselsberger Ceramics Modernization & Energy Efficiency

reduction of CO2 / square metre of tiles, dust and noise emissions

Unknown
Q3Q8
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[4]Third-party verified
International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology — Ceramic Tile Production Energy & Emissions

average water consumption per square meter of manufactured tiles is around 20 L, and energy consumption is around 32 kWh

2023
Q1Q7
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[5]Third-party verified
Science Direct — Ceramic Production Energy Systems Review

emissions associated with natural gas consumption are estimated at 265 kg of CO2 per tonne

2022
Q4
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[6]Public record
Lobbyfacts EU Register — Lasselsberger s.r.o.

politika klimatických změn, environmentální politika ... Climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development

Ongoing
Q5Q9
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[7]Self-reported
RAKO — About Us / Ecology and Environmental Protection

We use more than 95% of our own raw materials from local natural resources

Ongoing
Q2Q5
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[8]Self-reported
Lasselsberger Group — Homepage

we strive to work to minimize environmental risks, use resources efficiently, preserve biodiversity and reduce emissions

Ongoing
Q8
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RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.) in context

RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.) sits at the bottom of the building materials / ceramics / glass / cement pack.

Among the 3 major building materials / ceramics / glass / cement brands we've scored, RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.) sits 3rd of 3.

3/3
RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.)'s rank
35
Industry average
25
Industry low
43
Industry high
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About RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.)

RAKO (Lasselsberger, s.r.o.) is a ceramic tile manufacturer headquartered in the Czech Republic with five production plants. The company produces approximately 30 million sqm of tiles annually and supplies 50+ countries. RAKO is part of the Lasselsberger Group, which operates a vertically integrated minerals division supplying raw materials including kaolin, clay, and feldspar.

Founded
Headquarters
CZ
Employees
~1,000–1,500
Annual revenue
~€150–300M (estimated; no public figure — based on 30M sqm annual production, sector benchmarks, and EMIS/aggregator data; treat with caution)
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