Rational has based its sustainability strategy on the guiding principle 'We want to be a company that people want to exist'. It covers the action areas of environment, community and responsibility, for each of which the company has set targets, and progress is measured continuously and transparently. Dr Peter Stadelmann, CEO of Rational AG, says: "Sustainability is a complex issue that affects not only the company, but also partners and customers. And it can only be achieved if we all work together."
The company's environmental activities focus on 'climate protection' and 'resource conservation'. This includes the climate target, in which Rational commits to being greenhouse gas neutral for Scopes 1 and 2 and for Scope 3 emissions that can be directly influenced by 2050. Scope 1 refers to direct emissions resulting from the burning of fossil fuels in production, in the company's fleet or through manufacturing processes within the company itself. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions caused by the purchase of electricity. Scope 3 emissions are also indirect emissions, but are caused by processes in the value chain. This figure also includes the emissions avoided globally through the use of Rational appliances in professional kitchens.
