RS Group plc

RS Group plc's reported carbon emissions

RS Group plc, headquartered in GB and operating within the Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. industry, has established a clear commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2025, RS Group plc reported total emissions of approximately 3.72 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 5.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 0.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were substantial, amounting to approximately 3.71 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include the use of sold products (approximately 1.4 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 2.2 billion kg CO2e). In 2024, total emissions were approximately 3.72 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for this period were approximately 3.71 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 2.9 billion kg CO2e and the use of sold products at approximately 1.5 billion kg CO2e. RS Group plc has set ambitious Science Based Targets (SBTs) aligned with climate science. Their overarching goal is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. Specifically, they are committed to a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030, using a FY2020 base year. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution by 25% per tonne of sold products by FY2030. They also have a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 20% per tonne of sold products within the same timeframe. In addition to these targets, RS Group plc is focused on engaging its supply chain, with a commitment that 67% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets in place by FY2025. The company has also reported a 64% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019/20 as of the 2024-25 reporting period, and a 26% reduction in Scope 3 transport emissions intensity since 2019/20. Their long-term ambition includes achieving net zero across their wider value chain by 2050.