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RS Components Ltd., commonly known as RS, is a leading global distributor of industrial and electronic products and solutions. Headquartered in the UK, RS operates across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, serving millions of customers worldwide.
Founded in 1937 as Radiospares, the company initially supplied spare parts for radios, evolving to become a pivotal player in the distribution of electronic components. Today, RS offers an extensive portfolio encompassing industrial automation, electronic components, electrical products, and safety equipment.
Their unique value proposition lies in a vast product range from leading brands, coupled with efficient same-day dispatch and technical support. This commitment to customer service and product availability has solidified RS Components' position as a trusted partner for engineers, maintenance professionals, and procurement specialists across various industries.
100
DitchCarbon score
+61 vs industry average
RS Components Ltd.’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Motor Vehicle Retail Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.167
20182025
The Motor Vehicle Retail Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for RS Components Ltd. yet.
RS Components Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
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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RS Components Ltd.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for RS Components Ltd. yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from RS Group plcFY2030 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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