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Rsk Group, often referred to simply as RSK, is a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services consultancy. Headquartered in the UK (GB), with a strong global presence across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, RSK provides comprehensive solutions across various sectors.
Since its founding in 1989, RSK has grown into one of the largest privately-owned environmental consultancies, offering unparalleled expertise in areas such as environmental impact assessments, geotechnical engineering, and contaminated land remediation. Their unique approach integrates multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions for complex challenges.
RSK's extensive portfolio includes ground investigation, ecological services, and health and safety consultancy, distinguishing them through their commitment to delivering high-quality, practical advice. They are recognised for their robust technical capabilities and a client-centric approach, solidifying their position as a trusted partner in the environmental consulting services industry.
+27 vs industry average
Rsk’s score of 54 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Environmental Consulting Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Environmental Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
RSK, an Environmental Consulting Services firm headquartered in the UK, reported approximately 65,786 tonnes CO2e in total emissions for 2025. This includes about 43,581 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,535 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,523 tonnes CO2e from business travel within Scope 3.
Looking back, RSK's total emissions were approximately 54,312 tonnes CO2e in 2024 and significantly higher in 2023 at around 121,241 tonnes CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were roughly 24,226 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 were 1,607 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 included about 8,357 tonnes CO2e from business travel, 3,983 tonnes CO2e from employee commute, 10,084 tonnes CO2e from waste generated in operations, 6,215 tonnes CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, 2,161 tonnes CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and 707 tonnes CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
RSK has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. They also commit to increasing active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 57.1% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2030. Furthermore, RSK targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel-and-energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. RSK also commits that 80% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by FY2027.
Beyond SBTi commitments, RSK Group Ltd has committed to achieving a 30% reduction in total emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, aligning with the UK Pledge to Net Zero. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and staff commuting by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline, and 79% of absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
RSK Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.* RSK Group Ltd also commits to increas…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
RSK Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.* RSK Group Ltd also commits to increas…
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