牛津经济研究院-支持美国经济_利洁时在美国的经济影响（英）-2025.2_37页_8mb

Reckitt's Economic Impact in the U.S. (2023)

Core Content Summary

Reckitt, a global health, hygiene, and nutrition company, has a significant economic impact on the U.S. in 2023. The company's U.S. operations contributed to the national economy through three main channels: direct, indirect, and induced impacts.

Key Metrics

• Total GDP Contribution: $4.6 billion
• Direct GDP Contribution: $1.9 billion
• Indirect GDP Contribution: $1.4 billion
• Induced GDP Contribution: $1.3 billion
• Total Employment Supported: 27,600 jobs
• Direct Employment: 4,910 jobs
• Indirect Employment: 12,000 jobs
• Induced Employment: 10,700 jobs
• GDP Multiplier: 2.4x
• Employment Multiplier: 5.6x
• Total Tax Contribution: Equivalent to the annual salaries of over 13,200 U.S. nurses

Main Contributions

Direct Economic Footprint

Reckitt directly contributed $1.9 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023, generated through its operations across 20 sites. These included:

• 6 production facilities
• 3 R&D global centers of excellence
• 12 sales and logistics sites
• Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ (1,135 employees)
• Nutrition facility in Evansville, IN (795 employees)
• Hygiene facility in St. Peters, MO (520 employees)

Reckitt's employees were highly productive, with an average GDP contribution per worker of $385,000, which was 2.2 times the national average. The average wage paid to U.S. employees was $121,000, 60% higher than the national average. The company also demonstrated a commitment to gender equality, with a median gender pay gap of 19.1% in favor of women, compared to the national average of 16.4% in favor of men.

Indirect Economic Footprint

Reckitt's U.S. operations spent $1.7 billion on third-party goods and services in 2023, with 90% of this spent on U.S.-based suppliers. The indirect impact on GDP was estimated at $1.4 billion, supporting jobs across various sectors, including:

• Manufacturing: 2,900 jobs (24% of indirect employment)
• Trade & Transportation: 2,000 jobs (17% of indirect employment)
• Management & Administrative Services: 1,900 jobs (16% of indirect employment)

This spending supported a wide range of inputs, including chemicals, packaging, professional services, and logistics.

Induced Economic Footprint

The wage-induced spending by Reckitt and its U.S. supply chain supported an additional $1.3 billion in GDP and around 10,700 jobs. This spending stimulated economic activity in the consumer sector, particularly in real estate ($230 million), trade and transportation ($226 million), and other areas.

Wider Contributions

Reckitt's economic impact extends beyond GDP and employment. The company:

• Sold $1.2 billion in OTC medications in 2023, which is estimated to have saved up to $4.4 billion in clinicians' time and foregone healthcare expenses.
• Invested $104 million in R&D in 2023, resulting in the development of 30 new products, including the Lysol® Air Sanitizer, which was the first EPA-approved product to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses in the air.
• Launched a campaign against antibiotic misuse in 2019, which led to a 3.5% reduction in antibiotic prescriptions, potentially saving $1 billion annually in healthcare costs.
• Supported school reopening during the pandemic by distributing "Welcome Back Packs" to 14,000 Title 1 schools and disinfecting wipes to 9,000 schools, with an estimated $1 billion in annual healthcare savings.

Strategic Changes

In July 2024, Reckitt announced a strategic shift, including:

• Focusing on core brands such as Health and Hygiene, and phasing out non-core homecare brands like Air Wick, Calgon, and Cillit Bang.
• Considering the sale of its infant formula and child nutrition business.
• Investing $200 million in a new Mucinex® manufacturing facility in Wilson, NC, expected to create nearly 300 jobs and support additional products in the future.

These changes are aimed at focusing on long-term growth opportunities, while the company continues to make significant contributions to the U.S. economy.

Methodology and Scope

The economic impact was calculated using sophisticated modeling techniques, including:

• Direct impact: GDP and employment from Reckitt's own operations.
• Indirect impact: GDP and employment from its procurement of goods and services from U.S. suppliers.
• Induced impact: GDP and employment from employee spending on consumer goods and services.

The analysis covers all 50 U.S. states, and the results are presented on a gross basis, not net. It does not account for alternative uses of Reckitt's resources or displacement of activity from other firms.

Conclusion

Reckitt's U.S. operations in 2023 had a substantial and multifaceted economic impact, supporting $4.6 billion in GDP, 27,600 jobs, and $1.0 billion in tax contributions. The company's commitment to innovation, public health, and employee welfare continues to drive its economic footprint, with a strong emphasis on productivity, sustainability, and community engagement.