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RPS Group Limited

RPS Group Limited, a prominent player in the consultancy sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, Australia, and North America. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a leader in providing integrated project solutions within the environmental, engineering, and planning industries. RPS Group offers a diverse range of services, including environmental assessments, engineering consultancy, and project management, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a strong market position, RPS has achieved notable milestones, such as significant contributions to major infrastructure projects and a reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions. Their expertise and dedication to excellence make RPS Group a trusted partner in navigating complex challenges across various sectors.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

RPS Group Limited's score of 44 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RPS Group Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, RPS Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,345,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 3,651,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 422,000 kg CO2e. The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 18,920,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by employee commuting (about 10,273,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 6,300,000 kg CO2e). RPS Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2034, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company has committed to a similar 63% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting. RPS Group is also focused on achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2030, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. These initiatives reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the professional services sector.

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20202021
Scope 1
3,808,000
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Scope 2
432,000
000,000
Scope 3
14,266,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RPS Group Limited's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for RPS Group Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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