Published 03-31-17
Issued by Reckitt Benckiser (RB)
RB, the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, today launched both its 2016 Sustainability Report and its Annual Report and Financial Statements.
RB, the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, today launched both its 2016 Sustainability Report and its Annual Report and Financial Statements.
The 2016 Sustainability Report outlines RB’s new sustainably governance structure as well as the company’s progress towards its 2020 environmental and social goals. Key highlights include:
Rakesh Kapoor, CEO, commented:
“While we have made excellent progress on a number of our 2020 sustainability goals, we are challenging ourselves to make an even bigger difference to society. Specifically, RB is making a commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 3, 5 and 6 covering health, gender equality, and clean water and sanitation. Business has a critical part to play in supporting the UN’s 2030 ambitions and RB will outline its progress in future Sustainability Reports.”
Read the report here: www.sustainabilityreport2016.rb.com
Contact: MEDIA&PR@rb.com
Notes to editors
About RB:
RB* is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in most countries across the globe. The company employs approximately 35,000 people worldwide.
Led by a purpose of providing innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is amongst the top 10 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional focus on innovation. RB’s Health, Hygiene and Home portfolio is led by its global Powerbrands including Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, Woolite and French’s. Powerbrands represent approximately 80% of RB’s net revenue.
RB is redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene. Its people and unique culture are at the heart of its success. It has a drive for achievement and a passion to outperform wherever it focuses, including sustainability where it is targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, a 1/3 reduction in carbon and 1/3 of net revenue from more sustainable products. RB is proud to lead the Save a Child a Minute campaign, which aims to eliminate child deaths from diarrhoea, one of the world’s largest killers of children under 5. For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of Reckitt Benckiser group of companies
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is a world leader in household, health and personal care and parent of Clearasil, Lysol, Woolite and other iconic brands. It is a FTSE top 25 company and since 2000 net revenues have doubled and the market cap has quadrupled. RB is intent on delivering its products in a sustainable and responsible way. For further details about sustainability performance, go to www.RB.com which features the 2008 Sustainability Report.