Net Zero Heroes

In Mexico, we’re progressing our solar roll out from our Monterrey distribution site to six more Risoul branches to cut operating costs, increase energy resilience, and harness the power of the sun to support sustainable business growth.

Evelyn Mauren Rodriguez Flores - Risoul, Mexico

In Beauvais (France), we are harnessing the energy in the air around us through air-source heat pumps – aiming to cut carbon emissions by 33%, providing ongoing energy bill savings and improving energy security.

Elize Rivera Saez – Beauvais, France

In the UK, our Safety Solutions heavy goods vehicles now run on HVO fuel, a renewable diesel alternative made from vegetable oils – helping to cut HGV-related emissions by 80% in 2025/26.

Neil Griffiths – RS Safety Solutions, UK

In sun‑rich Sydney (Australia), we’re putting nature to work sustainably. Working with our landlord at our Sydney site, we installed 162 solar panels – enough to power around 50% of the site.

Darren Andrews – Sydney, Australia

Our new Milan (Italy) DC, launching in 2027/28, will meet the LEED gold sustainability standard – cutting energy demand, prioritising renewables, and reducing our operational carbon footprint by 85 tonnes.

Marco Salvatore – Milan, Italy

In Cardiff (UK), we cut gas usage at our RS Local branch by 67% in 2025/26 through energy efficiency measures, including partitioning the space that people work in from the wider warehouse to heat people rather than open spaces, ensuring efficient heat distribution.

Peter Gardner – Cardiff, UK

In the UK, we’re switching our RS Local van fleet to electric – now powered by 100% renewable electricity – reducing diesel costs, improving air quality, and providing a smoother, quieter drive.

Maulik Patel – RS Locals, UK

At Nuneaton (UK), we've switched our forklift trucks to 100% renewable electricity – reducing fuel and maintenance costs while creating a cleaner, quieter, and safer environment for the operators and warehouse team.

Hayden Sarjeant – Nuneaton, UK

In Fort Worth (US), we’ve installed energy efficient heating and cooling systems to help keep our teams comfortable, while reducing gas consumption by 44% in 2025/26, lowering cost and emissions.

Eric Walling – Fort Worth, US

Through RSIS, we’re helping customers transform their MRO operations – improving efficiency, reducing downtime and costs, and delivering sustainability benefits through smarter, more consolidated supply chains.

Maria Pass RS – Integrated Supply

In Germany and worldwide, customers are increasingly seeking solutions that provide transparency on emissions and environmental impact. As regulatory frameworks evolve, RS is well placed to support customers in achieving their net zero ambitions.

Andrea Hohnhorst – Germany