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United Rentals

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United Rentals, Inc., headquartered in the United States, stands as a leader in the equipment rental industry. Founded in 1997, the company has expanded its operations across North America, providing essential services to construction, industrial, and municipal sectors. Specialising in a diverse range of equipment, United Rentals offers everything from aerial work platforms to earthmoving machinery, ensuring clients have access to the latest technology and reliable tools. Their commitment to safety and customer service sets them apart in a competitive market. With a robust network of over 1,000 locations, United Rentals has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking efficient and cost-effective rental solutions. The company’s notable achievements include being recognised as one of the largest equipment rental companies globally, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

United Rentals's score of 35 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Rentals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Rentals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,450,040,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 439,887,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 28,169,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 6,981,984,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 6,583,862,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 399,328,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 24,963,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 6,159,571,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, United Rentals has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from United Rentals, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Overall, United Rentals continues to operate within a high-emission industry, and while they disclose comprehensive emissions data, their climate commitments remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
245,633,000
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Scope 2
39,976,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Rentals's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for United Rentals is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

United Rentals is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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