Rentokil Initial·FMCG / Consumer Goods·Last verified 2 August 2026
31
out of 100
Below expectationsPending ReviewMixed evidence· 11 src

Rentokil Initial scores 31/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.

That places Rentokil Initial joint 419th of 591 companies scored, and joint 36th of 42 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.

Rentokil Initial discloses Scope 1 & 2 emissions but covers only 2 of 15 Scope 3 categories, masking ~58% of estimated value-chain emissions. Absolute emissions rose 0.8% in 2024. No SBTi validation, no third-party assurance of GHG data, and the core pest-control business carries material undisclosed nature risk across 89 countries.

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The calculation

How is Rentokil Initial's SINK score calculated?

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
FMCG / Consumer Goods sector ceiling.
30 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
41 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 41) = 37.7
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.82
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
31 / 100
The ten questions

What is Rentokil Initial doing well, and where does it fall short?

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Water Impact (3/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

What evidence is Rentokil Initial's score based on?

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

[1]Self-reported
Rentokil Initial Responsible Business Report 2024

0.8% Increase in energy and fuel-related emissions in 2024

2025
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[2]Third-party verified
Mycelium Global — Rentokil Initial Emissions Profile

Rentokil Initial PLC's available disclosure covers Scope 1 (295,617 tCO2e), Scope 2 (20,941 tCO2e)

Ongoing
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[3]Self-reported
Rentokil Initial Green Pest Control — US Website

Our target is for 90% of our global properties to use renewable energy by 2030

Ongoing
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[4]Public record
MarketScreener — Rentokil Initial 2024 Responsible Business Report News

In 2024, 10% of our European and UK fleet were ultra-low emission vehicles, achieving our 2025 target

2025
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[5]Self-reported
Rentokil Initial Responsible Business Report Environment Portal

in France of the total water consumed in the workwear washing processes, it was found in 2018 c.75% came from ground sources

Ongoing
Q7
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[6]SEC filing
SEC EDGAR — Rentokil Initial 2024 Annual Report (Form 20-F)

We are committed to a net zero carbon emissions target by the end of 2040

2025
Q8
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[7]Public record
The Week — Rentokil Initial Hygiene India Carbon Neutrality 2024

carbon neutrality is achieved through a holistic approach that integrates...verified carbon offset projects

2025
Q8
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[8]Public record
EIN Presswire — Pest Control Market Growth 2025–2034

Rentokil Initial is deploying AI-powered smart traps globally by 2026–2027, enhancing real-time pest monitoring and reducing chemical pesticide use

2025
Q5
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[9]Self-reported
Initial Responsible Business Report 2025 (Alternate Source)

Colleagues in Indonesia travelled to Tidung Island in 2024 to plant 2,500 mangrove trees

2025
Q5
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[10]Self-reported
Rentokil Initial 2024 Preliminary Results Presentation

the Group's ability to comply with safety, health and environmental policies, laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to the use of pesticides

2024
Q10
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[11]Self-reported
Rentokil Initial — Responsible Delivery: Reports and Policies

Rentokil Initial's five-year emissions intensity values have improved by 12.52%

Ongoing
Q3
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Rentokil Initial in context

How does Rentokil Initial compare with other fmcg / consumer goods companies?

Where Rentokil Initial sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.

Among the 42 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Rentokil Initial is tied =36th of 42, with 1 other.

=36/42
Rentokil Initial's rank
39
Industry average
23
Industry low
56
Industry high
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About Rentokil Initial

Rentokil Initial is a UK-based pest control and hygiene services company operating across 89 countries. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in London, it delivers integrated pest management, cleaning, and workwear solutions to commercial and industrial clients globally, generating £5.44B in annual revenue.

Founded
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Employees
~68,500
Annual revenue
~£5.44B
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