- COVID-19 pandemic materially impacted revenue and profit, particularly in RM Resources and RM Results due to school closures and exam cancellations.
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19.
- Restrictions on international travel impacting new contract negotiations.
- Changes in political administration or policy priorities might result in major changes to the exam system or a reduction in education spending.
- UK government funding in the education sector is constrained by fiscal policy.
- Global economic conditions might result in a reduction in budgets available for public spending generally and education spending specifically.
- Education and assessment practices and priorities may change.
- Adverse change in the economic and/or fiscal environment as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU.
- Rapid and unpredictable change in the IT market and elements of the education resources market.
- Dependence on key contracts.
RM plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, RM plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7K tCO2e/year (30 September 2020). By scope: Scope 1: 187 tCO2e/year (30 September 2020); Scope 2: 1.5K tCO2e/year (30 September 2020). 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
1.7K tCO2e/year (30 September 2020)
2020
Energy Use
5.3M KwH/year (30 September 2020)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 187 tCO2e/year (30 September 2020) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.5K tCO2e/year (30 September 2020) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.7K tCO2e/year (30 September 2020) |
| 2017 | 3.6K tonnes CO2e (year ended 30 September 2017) |
| 2016 | 5.8K tonnes CO2e (year ended 30 September 2016) |
| 2013 | 6.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions in 2020 compared to 2019 by 729 tonnes, a reduction of 30%. This is partly attributable to a 25% reduction in the first half of the year, compared to the same period in the previous year, due to ongoing benefits of building consolidation across the Group. In the second half of the year the reduction compared to the previous year was 40% due to offices being closed due to COVID-19.
- RM Resources’ new HQ and distribution centre built at Harrier Park has been assessed as “very good” by BREEAM standards and is built with heat retention glass, rain-water harvesting, PIR LED lighting and electric vehicle recharging.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Consolidate five distribution centres into a single automated facility (completion by end of 2022).
📅 Medium-term
- Continue investment in digital and automation programmes to upgrade IT systems and consolidate distribution centres (delivering in stages through 2021 and 2022).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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