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

Core Content

Reckitt is a global health, hygiene, and nutrition company that significantly contributes to the U.S. economy. In 2023, its U.S. operations supported a total economic impact of $4.6 billion, encompassing direct, indirect, and induced contributions. The company's activities span across all 50 U.S. states, with a presence in manufacturing, R&D, and sales and logistics.

Main Points

1. Direct Economic Impact

• Reckitt directly contributed $1.9 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023.
• This was achieved through its 20 U.S. sites, including six production facilities, three R&D centers, and 12 sales and logistics locations.
• The company employed 4,910 people directly in the U.S., with 1,134 at its headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
• Reckitt's employees had an average productivity of $385,000, which was 2.2 times the national average.
• The average wage for Reckitt employees in 2023 was $121,000, 60% higher than the national average.

2. Indirect Economic Impact

• Reckitt's spending with U.S. suppliers generated an indirect GDP contribution of $1.4 billion.
• This was based on $1.7 billion in purchases from U.S. suppliers, with 90% of this spent domestically and 10% on international suppliers.
• The indirect impact supported 12,000 jobs in the U.S., distributed across various sectors:
  • 2,900 in manufacturing
  • 2,000 in trade and transportation
  • 1,900 in management and administrative services
• The GDP multiplier for Reckitt was 2.4, meaning every $1 million in direct GDP generated an additional $1.4 million in GDP elsewhere in the U.S. economy.

3. Induced Economic Impact

• The induced GDP contribution was estimated at $1.3 billion, driven by employee wage spending.
• This impact supported 10,700 jobs across the U.S. economy, with the largest contribution in the real estate sector ($230 million), followed by trade and transportation ($226 million) and health, education, and government ($189 million).
• The employment multiplier was 5.6, indicating that every 1,000 workers directly employed by Reckitt supported 4,600 additional jobs in the U.S. economy.

4. Total Economic Impact

• Total GDP contribution: $4.6 billion
• Total employment supported: 27,600 jobs
• Total tax contribution: Equivalent to the annual wages of over 13,200 U.S. nurses
• The GDP multiplier was 2.4, and the employment multiplier was 5.6, reflecting the significant ripple effects of Reckitt's economic activities.

Key Information

• Reckitt's U.S. operations span 20 sites and 44 states, with a strong supply chain presence.
• The company's OTC medicine sales in 2023 totaled $1.2 billion, contributing to $4.4 billion in healthcare savings.
• Reckitt's R&D investment in 2023 was $104 million, leading to the development of 30 new products, including the Lysol® Air Sanitizer.
• Reckitt's gender pay gap in the U.S. was 19.1% in favor of women, compared to the national average of 16.4% in favor of men.
• During the 2020 pandemic, Reckitt played a key role in public health by increasing Lysol® sales by 50% and launching initiatives such as the Germ-Cast App and "Welcome Back Packs" to help schools reopen safely.
• Reckitt's infant formula and child nutrition business accounted for 30% of its 2023 economic footprint, and its exit from this segment could reduce GDP and employment contributions by 30% each.

Summary of Impact Channels

Conclusion

Reckitt's economic impact in the U.S. in 2023 was substantial, with a total GDP contribution of $4.6 billion and support for 27,600 jobs. The company's productivity and wage levels were above the national average, and its R&D investments and supply chain activities significantly amplified its economic footprint. Reckitt's commitment to public health, including during the pandemic, further highlighted its role in supporting broader societal and economic well-being.