RS Better World products

At RS, we’re helping businesses make informed, sustainable choices that benefit both people and planet. Our research shows companies want products that reduce resource use, cut environmental impact and support goals like saving energy and reducing carbon—but finding clear, credible options isn’t always easy. The RS Better World product range changes that. We make it simple to find and purchase sustainable products you can trust:

• Broad choice: Over 33,000 products across 350+ families, including automation & control, facilities and maintenance, cables and connectors, personal protection equipment (PPE) and mechanical & fluid power — so you’ll find what you need.
• Global reach: Available in 30+ countries, giving you the flexibility to source sustainable products across your markets.
• Trusted partnerships: 170+ supplier partners committed to sustainability.
• Specialist solutions: From energy-saving technology to sustainable PPE, we’ve got you covered.
• Sustainable value: Get the lasting performance you expect —plus cost savings through lower energy use, longer life, and easier repair.

Better World products make it simpler for you to choose sustainable options by giving you clearer claims you can trust, more choice, and an evidence‑based framework that removes the complexity—so you can confidently reduce your environmental impact and meet your sustainability goals.

Each product is supported by robust evidence, ranging from Life-Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), product test reports or one of 50+ leading global sustainability certifications and energy labels that we have identified.