RWC, a manufacturer and distributor of plumbing and heating products, has committed to achieving net zero Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2050, with a 42% reduction already achieved five years ahead of schedule. The company’s principal ESG development focuses on decarbonisation, with a strong emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Material actions and disclosures
RWC has achieved a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to a FY2021 baseline, reaching this milestone five years ahead of the scheduled 2030 target. In FY2026, the company further reduced cumulative emissions by 5% year-on-year. The company also installed rooftop solar at multiple facilities in the UK and Australia, with plans for a similar installation at the Cullman manufacturing facility in the US. Additionally, RWC participates in a utility tariff for renewable electricity in the UK and purchases Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates in the US.
The Sustainability Committee reviews Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions annually, using combined emissions measured in tCO2-e as the metric compared to previous year results. The company complies with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for GHG emissions calculation and excludes fugitive emissions based on closed loop systems.
Forward commitments
RWC aims to achieve net zero for Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050, though a formal target has not been set. The company continues to pursue energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, evaluates future on-site solar opportunities and off-site renewable PPAs, and strengthens supplier engagement to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
RWC also monitors and reports on climate-related risks and opportunities, maintaining alignment with customer and investor expectations regarding GHG emissions disclosures, targets, and progress. The company develops EPDs to quantify the embodied carbon of products sold in the UK and continues to develop a strategy and execution of tactics to decrease GHG emissions.
RWC’s approach to reducing GHG emissions includes energy efficiency, renewable energy, and operational enhancements. The company acknowledges the challenge in reducing Scope 1 emissions, specifically natural gas for heating, and plans to address electrification and carbon removal to achieve net zero Scope 1 by 2050.
The company’s commitment to net zero emissions is part of its broader sustainability strategy, which includes embedding sustainability across the business and supporting long-term value creation.
RWC’s Sustainability Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 outlines these commitments and actions.