Environmental, Social, and Governance

RSE is a leading ESG-focused organisation that develops technology and solutions to overcome the environmental, technical, and commercial challenges of sustainable water purification technology solutions. 

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Environmental, Social, and Governance

Sustainability at RSE

At RSE, sustainability goes beyond environmental concerns. Our approach integrates the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, ensuring a holistic perspective across our business operations and our people. 

Sustainable Dev Goals

Environment

RSE is committed to driving down emissions in both our operations and our products, as well as protecting the environments we operate within, through minimising pollution and promoting biodiversity.

Sustainability & ESG

Social

RSE is committed to creating an empowering, inspiring, and supportive workplace, placing people at the heart of our sustainability strategy.

Sustainability & ESG

Governance

RSE is committed to delivering transparent and accountable reporting of our business operations, guided by our strong principles and values to ensure we uphold the highest ethical standards.

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Stephen Slessor

Chief Executive Officer

As we reflect on the past year, RSE’s commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence is evident through our success. It has been an extraordinary year of growth which is testament to our collaborative and innovative approach, as well as our dedicated and ambitious employees.

Our Awards

RSE is proud to be recognised for our ESG efforts across a range of industry awards, having been shortlisted as finalists and award winners within various categories.

Vibes Scottish Environment Business Awards

Winner of the VIBES Energy Transition Award

Sustainability & ESG

British Safety Council International Safety Award 2024

Sustainability & ESG

Winner of the CeeD Skills Development Awards

Water Industry Awards

Water Industry Awards Contractor of the Year 2024

BE-ST

BE-ST Gamechanger Award 2024

SJIB

SJIB Apprentice of the Year 2022

Sustainability & ESG

CECA Scotland Most Promising Graduate Award 2024

RoSPA Awards

RoSPA Silver Award 2024

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are the global framework for driving progress towards a sustainable future for everyone.  

RSE fully supports all 17 SDGs and is proud to emphasise our contributions to the following goals that most closely align with our core operations:  

Goal 6

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

The water sector will face significant climate-induced challenges such as water scarcity and flooding. This heightens RSE’s responsibility to deliver innovative solutions to mitigate against climate induced risks. Our innovative technologies provide industry leading water treatment solutions, including the UK’s largest ceramic membrane water treatment plant.

Goal 8

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 

RSE employs over 2000 people, providing local employment within a rapidly growing business. With locations across the UK, we contribute to the broader UK economy as well as supporting smaller local economies such as in the Scottish Highlands.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 

RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

The circular economy is championed through our flexible, scalable and modular design. The standardisation of products using modular offsite construction allows them to be re-used and refurbished at the end of their life. The choice of materials make our modular solutions fully recyclable, avoiding waste going to landfill.

Goal 13: Climate Action

RSE is committed to achieving our operational Net Zero target by 2030. To achieve this, RSE has invested heavily in renewable alternatives such as solar panels, renewable diesel, EV charge points, biomass boiler, and green electricity tariffs.

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Environmental, Social & Governance

Environment

Our efforts to combat climate change, manage water conversation, encourage biodiversity and efficiently use resources to protect our natural environment.

Our Environmental Impact

Our commitment to Net Zero continues to drive positive impact through a reduction in carbon emissions

4286

tCO2e of offset through Carbon Neutral Britain

(Scope 1 and 2 (market-based))

-17%

reduction in tCO2e per £1M turnover

45%

of company cars are EV/Hybrid

-30%

decrease in tCO2e per employee

95%

of waste recycled

49%

of purchased electricity from REGO electricity tariffs

572

tCO2e saved using HVO

38

EV ChargePoints across RSE locations

Our Journey to Net Zero

RSE is proud to be part of the global movement towards Net Zero. Our ambitious targets – achieving Operational Net Zero by 2030 and full Net Zero by 2035 – demonstrate our commitment to climate action.

Dalwhinnie TTU

Embracing Circularity

RSE promote the circular economy through the reuse of products, repair and refurbishment of client assets, and waste reduction strategies.

Working at RSE

Environmental, Social & Governance

Social

Our focus on engagement with our employees, customers, communities and supply chain to provide opportunities, development and support.

Our Social Impact

Delivering a positive impact to our people and our communities is at the heart of our ESG strategy

130

Young people in our Graduate and Apprenticeship Programmes

35

Mental Health First Aiders 

109

QHSE inspections per month

38

Safety observations per month

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Community Engagement

Since 1982, we have been actively supporting our local communities directly through financial contributions through our supply chain partnerships.

From local charities, sports causes, community allotments, foodbanks and blood donations, RSE engages with a diverse range of community groups. 

RSE Graduates

Investing in Talent

RSE is able to identify, develop and retain talented staff who are at the heart of our business.

Our highly successful Graduate and Apprenticeship programme supports the development of those early in their career, providing them with the necessary skills and experience to accelerate their personal and professional development.

RSE Health and Wellbeing

Promoting Health and Wellbeing

At RSE, employee health and wellbeing is important to us. Our mission is to erase the stigma associated with discussing mental health and to let everyone know that there is always hope, safety, and support available.

RSE is an official company supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Charity which provides confidential support to our employees and their families.

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Environmental, Social & Governance

Governance

Our transparency with company policies, practices and procedures to ensure ethical operations. 

RSE is committed to conducting business in accordance with the highest ethical and legal standards.  

RSE’s array of certificates and memberships showcase our commitment to product quality, safety compliance, and environmental excellence.

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Environmental, Social, and Governance

We demonstrate our commitment to transparency by disclosing our ESG progress through our annual ESG Report