Honest & Fair Business

Reckitt Benckiser has an S&P Global ESG Score of 54.

The company maintains a globally communicated, confidential "whistle blower" policy and hotline, with a clear commitment that no employee making a genuine allegation will suffer. The Board's Compliance Committee receives updates on concerns raised through the "Speak Up" program and ensures follow-up. Initial stage investigations for ethics complaints aim to conclude within 4 weeks (28 days). A comprehensive anti-bribery policy applies to all employees and contractors globally, requiring annual certification of understanding and compliance. This policy is overseen by a Compliance Committee, and its findings are monitored annually by the Board via Internal Audit.

Kind to Animals

Reckitt Benckiser has 0% of its products certified cruelty-free by recognized third parties.

The company's animal testing policy prohibits conducting or commissioning tests unless required by government agencies or for infant nutrition product safety and efficacy, and it supports a worldwide ban on cosmetic product testing. Reckitt Benckiser does not have in-house animal testing facilities , outsourcing necessary tests to accredited third-party facilities. The company is present on the Board of the International Collaboration on Cosmetic Safety (ICCS) and drives the development and regulatory acceptance of alternatives to animal testing. It also takes a leadership role in advocating for higher animal welfare standards by working with government bodies to drive regulatory acceptance of alternatives to animal testing and engaging with the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).