rcs global group - an slr company

What rcs global group - an slr company does

RCS Global Group is a UK-headquartered sustainability advisory firm specializing in data-driven ESG compliance, responsible sourcing assurance, and supply chain auditing for critical mineral and battery value chains. The company maps material flows and ESG risks across mining jurisdictions and builds bespoke supplier evaluation frameworks covering cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mica, delivered primarily to mining companies and automotive/EV manufacturers including Volvo Cars, CATL, and undisclosed leading miners. Its Better Mining program partnership extends scope into mining community working conditions, and its critical mineral traceability solutions leverage blockchain, IoT, and cloud platforms to support end-to-end supply chain transparency. RCS was acquired by SLR Consulting in 2022 as part of a broader buy-and-build backed by Ares Management, and now operates under SLR's sustainability advisory umbrella while retaining its specialist brand.

The business model is professional services-led: revenue derives from project-based ESG advisory engagements and recurring supplier audit programs, with quote-based pricing tied to scope and delivered through direct enterprise sales and SLR's global office network. RCS's primary customer segments are mining & minerals and automotive & EV manufacturers, with secondary reach into energy, finance/PE due diligence, government & infrastructure (e.g., DP World), and built environment clients (e.g., Altus Group) via SLR's broader portfolio. Distribution is global — RCS accesses SLR's 140+ offices across 127 countries and 6 operating regions, supported by ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications. Underlying technology is methodology-driven rather than platform-native: proprietary supply chain mapping frameworks, supplier evaluation matrices, and digital traceability stacks form the core IP, complemented at the SLR group level by a digital product suite (Planetrics, ClimSystems, GPlus Live, Gabbro, Flint) that pairs analytics with advisory delivery.

Name

rcs global group - an slr company

Legal name

RCS Global Group

Website

https://rcsglobal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RCS Global Group provides data-driven ESG compliance, responsible sourcing assurance, and supply chain auditing for critical mineral and battery value chains, serving mining companies and automotive/EV manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG & Sustainability Advisory Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Support Activities for Mining (213)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG, Traceability & Certification Services (Responsible Sourcing) (IMAKAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Audit-Ready Controls, Assurance & Compliance Workflow Tools (CSRD/SEC/ISSB) (EUABAEAG), ESG Strategy & Materiality Assessment (EUAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Responsible sourcing services
• ESG compliance auditing
• Supply chain traceability
• Critical minerals assurance
• Battery supply chain ESG

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ESG Compliance Advisory Services: Project-based professional services delivering supply chain mapping, supplier ESG compliance assessments, and bespoke evaluation frameworks for mining and manufacturing clients.
2. Supplier Auditing Services: Ongoing audit programs for automotive and manufacturing clients to ensure responsible sourcing compliance across battery supply chains, including cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mica.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RCS Global Group delivers data-driven ESG performance, responsible sourcing, and responsible mining assurance services, specializing in battery supply chain ESG compliance. The company maps material flows and supplier ESG risks across jurisdictions for critical minerals (cobalt, lithium, nickel, mica), and conducts supplier auditing programs to meet ethical and environmental standards including EU Conflict Minerals Regulation requirements.

Product overview

RCS Global Group, now part of SLR Consulting, operates as a sustainability advisory firm specializing in ESG compliance and responsible sourcing for battery supply chains and critical minerals. The company's services include supply chain mapping, supplier ESG auditing, and the Better Mining program for mining community working conditions. SLR Consulting offers a complementary portfolio of five digital products: Planetrics (climate modelling), ClimSystems (climate risk assessment), GPlus Live (operational data platform), Gabbro (environmental assessment workflow management), and Flint (planning and design tool). These digital tools are paired with SLR's technical advisory capabilities to deliver science-based sustainability insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supply Chain ESG Mapping & Assessment Two-phase ESG advisory service for mining and manufacturing clients. Phase one maps material flows and ESG risks across jurisdictions for battery supply chains (Lithium Iron Phosphate and Nickel Manganese Cobalt batteries); phase two develops bespoke supplier evaluation frameworks and comparison matrices to inform procurement decisions.
• Supplier Auditing Services Auditing services for battery supply chain suppliers covering cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mica sourcing, to ensure compliance with ethical and environmental standards including the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation. Delivered as ongoing audit programs for enterprise clients (e.g., 41 audits for Volvo Cars from 2019-2022 and 20 additional audits in 2023).
• Better Mining Program Program supporting mining communities' working conditions and responsible sourcing practices in battery supply chains, including cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mica. Implemented in collaboration with the Better Mining initiative as part of responsible sourcing programs for automotive and other enterprise clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 supplier audits conducted from 2019-2022 and 20 additional audits in 2023 for Volvo Cars battery supply chains
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Better Mining ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Better Mining program to improve working conditions in mining communities as part of responsible sourcing initiatives for automotive clients like Volvo Cars.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RSK Group: Environmental and engineering consultancy serving mining and industrial clients with supply chain ESG and sustainability advisory - closely comparable specialist positioning and customer overlap.
• DNV: Global assurance and certification body offering supply chain due diligence, ESG assurance, and traceability audits - highly comparable to RCS's core services in critical mineral and battery supply chains.
• LRQA: Specialist assurance provider delivering supply chain ESG audits, responsible sourcing certification and ISO-aligned management system certifications - directly comparable service mix to RCS.
• Environmental Resources Management (ERM): Large environmental and sustainability consultancy with deep mining sector practice and supply chain ESG advisory - overlaps with RCS on battery/critical mineral and mining client work.
• Impactt: Specialist consultancy on ethical trade, human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing in extractive supply chains - a niche peer serving similar mining/automotive customers.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Major TIC (testing, inspection, certification) incumbent offering commodity and supply chain services alongside much broader portfolio; competes with RCS for ESG/critical mineral audit mandates.
• SGS: Global TIC leader supplying independent verification and supply chain traceability services; overlaps RCS's responsible sourcing audit offering across mining and battery materials.

Emerging players

• Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI): Industry initiative setting standards (RMAP) for responsible mineral sourcing audits including cobalt - directly comparable scope and largely complementary/competing to RCS audit programs.
• Sedex: Supply chain ESG data platform used by global brands and suppliers for ethical sourcing assessments - adjacent competitor offering data-driven alternative to bespoke RCS audit work.
• Ulula: Technology platform for supply chain due diligence and worker voice in critical mineral and agricultural supply chains - emerging tech-enabled alternative to RCS's audit-led approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SLR_consulting
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• Instagraminstagram.com/slr_asiapacific

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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