RS Group cements its position as an ESG leader

March 2025 News

The RS Group announced its inclusion in the prestigious CDP A-list, having improved its CDP rating this year from A- to A for its commitment to climate action, environmental transparency and disclosure. CDP is the most extensive and prestigious benchmark of climate action and disclosure globally. The A list is reserved for the top companies showing advanced climate leadership. Alongside this, the company has retained its Platinum EcoVadis medal for a third year running, placing the organisation in the top 1% of over 150 000 companies rated.

For the second year running, the RS Group has also been listed in the S&P; Global Sustainability Yearbook- based on S&P; Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment- an annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices. With only 780 out of 7690 companies featured globally in the 2025 yearbook, S&P; Global recognised RS Group’s significant progress to advance sustainability in its operations, packaging and logistics. RS vice president of Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Andrea Barrett said: “This is testament to the hard work of all our teams to decarbonise our business and supply chain and offer our customers more sustainable products and service solutions. Managing director of RS South Africa, Brian Andrew added: “Sustainability is a core pillar of our business strategy, and we are committed to reducing environmental impact and delivering innovative solutions that support our customers in achieving their sustainability goals.”

For more information contact RS South Africa, +27 11 691 9300, [email protected], za.rs-online.com

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