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Rentokil Initial Hygiene Attains Carbon Neutrality for 2024 in India.

Economy Business | Dated: 13 Mar 2025

In March 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Rentokil Initial Hygiene Private Limited, a global leader in hygiene services and a part of the United Kingdom-based Rentokil Initial Plc, announced that it has achieved carbon neutrality for the year 2024. The company achieved this milestone through efforts in recycling, clean energy, eco-conscious logistics, and digital efficiency, aligning with its goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2040.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This achievement includes Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy use), with notable progress in Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
  • - Recycled over 58% of used batteries, cutting down 2.69 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Transitioned to Low-Temperature Thermal Destruction (LTTD) technology, converting waste into eco-friendly materials like bricks and pots, thus avoiding 21.14 tons of CO₂e from sanitary waste.
  • (ii) Installed 310 LED lights across company facilities, reducing energy use by 13,020 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and cutting 9 tons of CO₂e emissions.
  • (iii) Moved to paperless processes, saving 792 kilograms (kg) of paper and reducing 9 tons of CO₂e emissions.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which company achieved carbon neutrality for 2024 in India?

Correct Answer: Rentokil Initial Hygiene

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