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RS Components Ltd.

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RS Components Ltd., headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components. Founded in 1937, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, engineering, and technology. Specialising in a vast array of products, RS Components offers over 500,000 items, from semiconductors to tools and automation equipment. Their commitment to quality and innovation sets them apart in the market, making them a trusted partner for engineers and procurement professionals alike. With a reputation for exceptional customer service and rapid delivery, RS Components has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in distribution. Their extensive product range and industry expertise solidify their position as a key player in the global supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does RS Components Ltd.'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.

76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

RS Components Ltd.'s score of 76 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RS Components Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from RS Group plc

RS Components Ltd., headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of RS Group plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While RS Components Ltd. has not outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that any climate commitments or emissions data may be cascaded from its parent organization, RS Group plc. This relationship suggests that RS Components Ltd. may align its sustainability efforts with the broader goals set by RS Group plc, which could include initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related frameworks. As of now, without specific emissions data or defined reduction targets, RS Components Ltd. appears to be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. The company may benefit from leveraging the sustainability initiatives of its parent company to enhance its own climate commitments in the future.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RS Components Ltd.'s primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for RS Components Ltd. is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

RS Components Ltd. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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