We’re developing sustainable operations and product and service solutions for our customers and suppliers.
reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019/20*
of total waste was recycled in 2024/25
reduction in packaging intensity since 2019/20
*Includes emissions from acquisitions within all reporting years from 2019/20 to 2025/26, excluding BPX Group which will be added to current and historic years in 2026/27.
As a critical partner to the global industrial sector, we help customers operate more safely, sustainably, and efficiently as they work hard to reduce their resource consumption, minimise costs, and improve their environmental and social impact.
By building a more sustainable distribution network and delivering more product and service solutions that support sustainable businesses, we are creating tangible benefits across the industrial value chain and reinforcing our role as a trusted and strategic partner with both our customers and suppliers.
Direct operations
Value chain
1 All targets are by 2029/30 from 2019/20.
2 Tonnes per £m revenue.
3 Tonnes of CO2e due to transport emissions per tonne of product sold. Target reset in 2025/26. Previously 35% reduction per tonne of product sold.
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Renewable energy use
Climate Transition Plan
Our Climate Transition Plan (CTP) sets out how we will achieve net zero across our operations and value chain supporting customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals, engaging suppliers to shape our sustainable product portfolio, and empowering our people to deliver brilliantly.
Carbon reduction plan statement
We’ve prepared this statement to align with the UK Government’s technical standard (PPN 006) for Carbon Reduction Plans. This reflects RS Group’s commitment to the UK’s 2050 net zero target and RS Group’s plan to be net zero in our direct operation by 2030 and in our wider value chain by 2050, as disclosed in our annual ESG report. This is not our formal climate transition plan, which is currently in development.
Additional 2030 ESG ambition areas
Creating an inclusive and engaging environment, where everyone is proud and excited to come to work and can perform at their best, develop, and thrive.
Inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators and supporting our communities worldwide to improve people's lives and create a more sustainable world.
Ensuing the highest ethical and environmental standards throughout our business and global value chain.
