Making Plumbing More Sustainable
At RWC we take action to reduce our environmental impact and strengthen our position as a product leader while caring for our people and our communities.
Reporting on our progress
The sustainability program at RWC is centred on product leadership, a thriving workforce, and responsible manufacturing.
RWC strives for year-over-year progress on high-impact priorities that balance our responsibilities to the environment and our shareholders. We are working to integrate sustainability practices throughout our business, and we believe sustainable operations are vital to long-term success.
Discover the many ways we’re making a difference.
Report archive
Net Zero by 2050
Our global emissions aspiration
Environmental
We're integrating sustainability into our manufacturing practices and our organisational culture.
Greenhouse gas emissions
We set a target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction that is aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Exceeding reduction target
We achieved our 42% reduction target 5 years ahead of our 2030 goal.
Path to Net Zero
We implemented an actionable plan to decrease Scope 1 and 2 emissions through purchasing renewable energy and enhancing operational efficiency.
Social
Our social strategy is focused on creating a safe environment for our people and a positive impact in the communities where we operate and beyond.
Everyone Safe, Every Day
We’ve launched a multi-year program focusing on risk management, behavioural safety, standardised reporting and governance.
Talent development
We're investing in early career pipelines with our Plumbing Matters Scholarship, and expanding our employees' potential through growth programs and career coaching.
Employee support
Employee Networks are volunteer-led groups that play an important role in generating grassroots energy and driving engagement across our global footprint.
Governance
Sound governance and annual reporting will ensure transparency and accountability toward our identified targets. As best practices and international standards evolve, so too will our programme.
Enhancing oversight
An executive-level Sustainability Steering Committee supports the Board in exercising its oversight duties.
Rewarding sustainability
We have tied sustainability key performance indicators to the executive team’s compensation.
Enterprise risk management
We evaluate climate-related risks and opportunities in order to build on our understanding of strategy and actions needed to remain resilient when facing effects of climate change.
Building a community of Culture & Belonging drives our ability to attract, retain, motivate, and develop the best talent and create an engaged workforce.
Community connections
Volunteering opportunities allow our employees to work as a team; drive purpose, inclusion, and belonging; and create positive impact for the communities we operate in.
Global teams unite at filter builds
Since partnering with non-profit Wine to Water in 2022, we have empowered over 52,800 people with sustainable access to clean water. On RWC International Volunteer Day, we hosted 11 Filter Build Events across five countries and assembled 1,300 water filters.
Step Challenge boosts Nepal water aid
In September 2024, our annual Step Challenge saw participants walk an impressive 34,000 miles raising $63,000 for Wine to Water project in Sano Dipling, Nepal.
Riding to raise funds
Our APAC team proudly participated in the MACA Cancer 200 – Ride for the Perkins. With 15 dedicated riders, the team raised almost $100,000 AUD contributing to the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
We have continued to make progress in our Modern Slavery programme and have issued a clear statement and policy addressing both short and long-term goals.
