Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC scores 34/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.
That places Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC joint 489th of 809 companies scored, and joint 34th of 47 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.
Reckitt has eliminated 69% of operational emissions since 2015, surpassing its near-term target. But Scope 3 lags severely: product carbon footprint reduced only 13% against a 50% by 2030 target. Supply chain deforestation continues unchecked—57,729 hectares flagged since 2015—and water targets are missing by wide margins.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (4/10, 4/10).
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7 of 12 sources are third-party verified or public record.
“69% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions vs 2015 (Target: 65% by 2030)”
“Download ERM CVS Sustainability Assurance Statement KPMG Assurance Report 2025”
“Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Sustainability Performance Review”
“Since 2015 Starling has highlighted 57,729 ha of deforestation inside concessions linked to Reckitt's supply chain”
“The company engages with suppliers, but does not show evidence of reducing their water withdrawal”
“3 water positive sites in water stressed regions”
“partnership with Veolia to drive the shift to a circular plastics economy”
“The effluent was found to be seeping out of the bank of the brook... 130 times more polluting than untreated sewage”
“Reckitt Benckiser will pay a civil penalty of $458,000 under the settlement to resolve these violations”
“environment-related offenses — Penalty Total: $1,293,644 — Number of Records: 11”
“InfluenceMap Score for Climate Policy Engagement: C+ / 74% Organisation Score”
“Reckitt has committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 50% before 2030 (using 2015 as a baseline)”
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Where Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.
Among the 47 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC is tied =34th of 47, with 3 others.
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC's score has moved from 38 to 34 across 2 recorded reviews — down 4 points.
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Reckitt Benckiser is a UK-based FMCG company manufacturing personal care, hygiene, and health products across 49 facilities globally. Founded in 1999 through merger, headquartered in Slough, the group sells brands including Nurofen, Durex, Dettol, and Cillit Bang to consumers and retailers worldwide.
Peer FMCG conglomerate; diversified household, personal care, food brands across similar geographies.
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View breakdown →Global oral care and personal hygiene brand; overlapping product categories and supply chain risk.
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