- Cost pressures (labour, technology, freight, energy)
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Macroeconomic environment impacting demand
- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change (physical and transition risks)
RS Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, RS Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 479 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.9M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
92%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 479 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 5.0K tCO2e/year (2022/23) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 58% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019/20
- 92% of Group electricity is from renewable sources
- 28% reduction in Scope 3 transport emissions intensity since 2019/20
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 100,000 litres per day for one customer
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 transport emissions by 25% per tonne of product sold by 2029/30
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Advancing sustainabilityChampioning education and innovationEmpowering our peopleDoing business responsibly