RS Group PLC

Common Name
RS Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Employees
9,000
Ticker
RS1
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Rs Group plc is a prominent distributor of industrial and electronics products and services. The company provides a diverse range of over 600,000 products that include electrical components, automatio...

RS Group's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, RS Group has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 2 intensity-based target targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into RS Group ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Intensity-based Target
Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Unspecified Product Sold/Delivered
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Unspecified Product Sold/Delivered
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2030
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into RS Group's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, RS Group has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does RS Group have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, RS Group has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

RS Group's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 75% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 15,813.953 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.

As of 2024, RS Group is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 76% of the planned reduction.

RS Group's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20202024203004 k8 k12 k16 kBaselineCurrent (-57%)Target 2030 (-75%)

Does RS Group have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, RS Group has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

RS Group's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 1.662 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Unspecified Product Sold/Delivered in 2020.

RS Group has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2024 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.

RS Group's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20202024203000.450.91.351.8BaselineCurrent (-26%)
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