Greenwashing v Genuine Sustainability in Electronics with RS Components

In this episode of the Electropages Podcast, we are joined by Ralf Hellwig, Managing Director of RS Components DACH. Ralf sheds light on the company’s tangible strides in sustainability, tackling greenwashing, emphasising the RS Group’s commitment to authentic, measurable achievements in areas like CO2 reduction, water usage, and landfill waste. Ralf reveals the company’s Platinum Status award, a testament to their top-tier environmental efforts. 

The conversation delves into the innovative concept of a product passport, a comprehensive record of a product’s environmental footprint throughout its lifecycle. RS Group’s "Better World" products are highlighted, offering customers environmentally conscious options backed by detailed CO2 footprint data. The company’s approach to environmentally friendly packaging and their strategic efforts to minimize dependency on China, reducing CO2 emissions from extensive supply routes, are also explored. 

To learn more on the range of "Better World" products, visit the RS website: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/