Sustainability at RSE
At RSE, sustainability goes beyond environmental concerns. Our approach integrated the Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) framework, ensuring a holistic perspective across our business operations and our people.
Protecting the World’s Most Precious Resource
Water quality and its scarcity will be the world’s greatest challenge this century. Only 1% of the world’s water is consumable, and its availability is under stress. We’re striving to reduce this stress through our products and services, but we are doing much more for the planet and its people, too.
Our Environmental Impact at a Glance
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.
In the last financial year, RSE have continued to drive positive reductions towards our Net Zero targets.
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Environmental Impact
As one of the leading mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) providers in the UK water industry, we play a significant role in protecting our natural environment to ensure the sustainable supply of water for future generations. How do we do this?
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.
Embracing Circularity
RSE promote the circular economy through the reuse of products, repair and refurbishment of client assets, and waste reduction strategies.
Promoting Biodiversity
RSE’s nature-based solutions follow our modular ethos whilst addressing challenges such as water quality. Find out more about our nature based solutions here.
Social Impact
Having a positive impact on our people and our communities — including our customers and supply chain— is at the heart of our ESG strategy.
In the last financial year, RSE have continued to positively impact our local communities and people.
Our Charity Partner, Heather’s Heroes
Heather’s Heroes supports a network of UK charities that offer support, care and resources to those who need them most. Over the years, we’ve donated thousands of pounds from RSE fundraising events and challenges to this deserving charity.
Heather’s Heroes uses these donations to match-fund other fundraising efforts, maximising their impact.
Promoting Health and Wellbeing
We want to erase the stigma associated with discussing mental health and make sure everyone knows there is always hope and safety available. Our in-house mental health champions provide support to employees whenever it’s required.
We support the Lighthouse Construction Charity, which provides confidential support to our employees and their families, and we also partner with Mikeysline, a charity that provides 24/7 mental health support services. The team from Mikeysline also delivers presentations to our employees and facilitates open discussions at our facilities.
Investment in Talent
Our people are the heart of our business. We have programmes to identify, develop and retain talented staff, including via our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
Supporting Our Communities
From local charities to sports groups, community allotments to food banks, we’ve been making financial contributions to a diverse range of community groups through our supply chain partnerships since 1982.
Governance
Guided by our strong principles and values, we conduct business in line with the highest ethical and legal standards. Our operational reporting, company policies, practices and procedures are always transparent.
Our Accreditations
Awards
We’re proud to have been shortlisted for and won in various categories across a range of industry awards.
”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.
Stephen SlessorRSE Chief Executive Officer
Aligned with the UN’s SDG goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are a global framework for driving progress towards a sustainable future for everyone. These five are the most relevant to what we do at RSE.
Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
The water sector will face significant climate-induced challenges, including 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 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
We employ over 2,000 people, providing jobs in a rapidly growing business. With locations across the UK, we contribute to the broader economy, as well as having a significant positive impact on smaller local economies such as the Scottish Highlands, where RSE was founded.
Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Our modular solutions, built off-site, use a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods. Our unique offering focuses on innovation, efficiency and excellence.
Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Our flexible and scalable designs use circular design principles. We build modular, standardised products in our factories rather than on-site, which allows them to be reused and refurbished at the end of their life. The materials we use are fully recyclable to avoid landfill waste in the future.
Goal 13 – Climate Action
We’re committed to achieving operational net zero by 2030. To get there, we’ve investedheavily in renewable alternatives such as solar panels, renewable diesel, EV charge points,biomass boilers and green electricity tariffs.
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Our Social Impact at a Glance
Delivering a positive impact to our people, our communities and our supply chain is at the heart of our ESG strategy.
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