Our ESG approach
For a Better World is our 2030 ESG action plan to help create a more sustainable and inclusive world.
At RS, a strong environment, social and governance (ESG) approach is core to our purpose, strategy and decision making. From how we work every day to how we create greater long-term value for our stakeholders. Our strong ESG ethos is embedded from start to finish.
As a global business, we deliver product and service solutions that power the global industrial market. Our comprehensive, integrated approach to sustainability means we can deliver this even more effectively.
Whether it’s giving our 1 million customers a broader range of sustainable products and service solutions, collaborating with over 2,500 suppliers to raise environmental and ethical standards across the supply chain or empowering our c. 8,500 people through a high-performance, purpose-led culture.
How we developed our 2030 ESG action plan: For a Better World
Built on insights gathered from our double materiality assessment, For a Better World complements our Group strategy by delivering long-term value for all our stakeholders.
For a Better World is formed around four global goals and 14 ambitions for 2030 and is closely aligned to our business model. Our approach reinforces the critical link between customers and suppliers to develop more sustainable products and solutions, reflects our vision to be first choice for our people, champions technical and employability skills in the wider industry, and underlines our commitment to the highest standards of ethics and compliance within our own business and our value chain.
How are we doing?
Below are our four global goals and a 2025/26 update on progress against our key commitments. As we move closer to the target date, we remain focused on delivering our 14 ambitions while creating long-term value for our stakeholders. Find out more within the relevant sections:
Advancing sustainability
Developing sustainable operations and product and service solutions for our customers and our suppliers.
Empowering our people
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.
Championing youth & communities
Inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators and supporting our communities worldwide to improve people's lives and create a more sustainable world.
Doing business responsibly
Ensuring the highest ethical and environmental standards throughout our business and global value chain.
