Electrocomponents
Electrocomponents plc, commonly known as RS Components, is a leading global distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components. Headquartered in Germany, the company operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1937, Electrocomponents has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product portfolio and the establishment of a robust online presence. The company offers an extensive range of over 500,000 products, including connectors, sensors, and automation equipment, distinguished by their quality and reliability. Electrocomponents is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted partner for engineers and procurement professionals. With a strong market presence, the company continues to lead in the distribution sector, adapting to the evolving needs of its customers.
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How does Electrocomponents's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Electrocomponents's score of 4 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrocomponents's reported carbon emissions
As of 2020, Electrocomponents reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,768,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,471,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 12,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2019, the company recorded emissions of about 4,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, which shows a slight reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2020. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Electrocomponents, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its strategies to align with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,744,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Electrocomponents is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
