Rentokil Initial China Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Strategic Partnership with Communication University of China
Shanghai, June 3, 2025 — Rentokil Initial, a global provider of hygiene and integrated pest control services, officially announced the signing of the "20 Years Bold, The Future is Now" Rentokil Initial China 20th Anniversary Oral History Strategic Cooperation Agreement with the Communication University of China.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Rentokil Initial's establishment in China. As the opening act of the company's "20th Anniversary, 20 Initiatives," Rentokil Initial has launched a horizontal research project cooperation with the Cui Yongyuan Center for Oral History at CUC. This innovative approach aims to document the company's development journey and highlight its long-term commitment to "deeply rooting in China, serving China." The signing ceremony was attended and agreements were signed by Ms. Grace Han, Managing Director of Rentokil Initial China, and Ms. Lin Hui, Executive Director of the Cui Yongyuan Center for Oral History at CUC.
The cooperation will leverage the university's expertise in visual history to conduct oral interviews, collecting multidimensional stories of "My Journey with Rentokil Initial." It will systematically organize the company's 20-year development trajectory in China, creating a comprehensive corporate memory repository that includes text, audio, and video materials. This initiative will showcase Rentokil Initial's profound impact on China's public health and pest control industry.
Ms. Lin Hui, Executive Director of the Cui Yongyuan Center for Oral History at CUC, said, "We highly value this cooperation with an industry leader like Rentokil Initial, documenting the development process of this foreign-funded enterprise in China over the past 20 years. Oral history is not only a way to preserve memories but also a microcosmic window to observe China's economic modernization and social development. We believe this cooperation will set an example for collaborative innovation between industry, academia, and research."
Ms. Grace Han, Managing Director of Rentokil Initial China, remarked, "This year is the centennial celebration of Rentokil Initial Group and also the 20th anniversary of our in-depth engagement in China. This strategic cooperation with the Communication University of China is not only a precious record of Rentokil Initial China's 20-year journey but also a new starting point for our future. Over the past 20 years, we have grown together with the Chinese market and have earned the trust of numerous partners and clients. Moving forward, Rentokil Initial will continue to increase our investment in China and contribute to the country's public health safety and sustainable development. We look forward to working with all parties to write the next chapter of brilliance over the next 20 years."
After two decades of growth in China, this partnership with the Communication University of China signifies a successful conclusion to the first 20 years and the beginning of the next. As the theme "20 Years Bold, The Future is Now" suggests, the company will continue to rely on its 20 years of localization experience, combined with its century-spanning global pest control expertise and deep industry insights, to provide efficient and sustainable pest management solutions for clients. Rentokil Initial will also continue to lead industry development with its innovative spirit, optimize the ecological environment, and write a new chapter focused on service, quality, and technology.