RS Group PLC
RS Group Waste Data Preview
In 2024, RS Group conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into RS Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, RS Group generated a total of 4,040 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 82% of RS Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 5% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 13% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
RS Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of RS Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, RS Group reported a total waste generation of 4,040 metric tonnes, of which 82% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that RS Group has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has RS Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, RS Group's total waste generation increased by 37.88%, including a 2.02% increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, RS Group's waste recovery rate increased by 3.8%, including a 7.89% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, RS Group has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2024. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
RS Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into RS Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, RS Group generated a total of 4,040 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.21% of RS Group's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 96.04% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
RS Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How RS Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, RS Group's total waste generation increased by 37.88%, including a 2.02% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, RS Group saw a long-term increase of 54.12% in hazardous waste share, but a 12.3% reduction in 2024, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, RS Group's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.