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RS Group PLC
RS Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, RS Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
RS Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into RS Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRS Group amounted to12,817metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RS Groupdecreased by 4.8%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
RS Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RS Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of RS Group were 5,734 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has RS Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, RS Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 13.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2024), RS Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are RS Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, RS Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 778 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 7,083 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has RS Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, RS Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that RS Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year(2024), RS Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that RS Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does RS Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, RS Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
RS Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into RS Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, RS Group reported 3,700,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of RS Group includes a breakdown across 4of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
RS Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RS Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, RS Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,700,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 61.64%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.36%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has RS Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, RS Group's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 30.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), RS Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does RS Group disclose?
In 2025, RS Group reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of RS Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to RS Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,200,000 tCOâ‚‚e(59.89%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,400,000 tCOâ‚‚e(38.11%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 49,600 tCOâ‚‚e(1.35%)
RS Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into RS Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, RS Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,734 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,757 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.53 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
RS Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does RS Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, RS Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.53 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.43, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does RS Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, RS Group ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places RS Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into RS Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, RS Group reported a total carbon footprint of 3,712,817 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.74% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to RS Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.19%.a