- CEO
- Michael A. Duffy Jr.
- Full Time Employees
- 68,485
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Business Services
- Address
- Compass House Crawley United Kingdom RH10 9PY
- IPO Date
- Jul 1, 1988
- Business
- Rentokil Initial plc is a leading global provider of pest control, hygiene, and well-being services to commercial, industrial, and residential customers worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive range of pest control solutions, including rodent control, insect management, termite protection, and bird control services; hygiene products and services such as washroom sanitization, floor care, air freshening, and hand hygiene; and well-being offerings like protective workwear, first aid supplies, and safety equipment. Its brands include Rentokil for pest control, Initial for hygiene services, and specialized divisions like Ambius for plants and workplace enhancement, Terminix for North American pest management, and Steritech for food safety consulting.
Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom, Rentokil Initial operates in more than 80 countries across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, serving diverse sectors such as healthcare, food and beverage, hospitality, retail, and transportation. The company targets businesses seeking integrated facility services to ensure compliance, safety, and operational efficiency, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and innovative solutions like digital monitoring technologies and eco-friendly treatments.
In recent developments, Rentokil Initial completed the integration of its 2022 acquisition of Terminix Global Holdings, forming one of the largest pest control companies globally and enabling expanded market share in the United States; launched new digital pest monitoring platforms and AI-driven service optimizations in 2024-2025; and formed strategic partnerships for sustainability initiatives, including collaborations with environmental organizations to reduce chemical usage. The company also announced operational expansions into emerging markets in Asia and Latin America during 2025, alongside a rebranding refresh to unify its service portfolio under the Rentokil Initial umbrella.