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 of RS Group amounted to 12,817 metric 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 Group decreased 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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. a c
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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,083 tCO₂e 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. a c
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 4 of 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 emissions have decreased by 30.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
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 tCO₂e (59.89%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,400,000 tCO₂e (38.11%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 49,600 tCO₂e (1.35%)
RS Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into RS Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, RS Group reported a total carbon footprint of 3,712,817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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