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Herc Rentals

Herc Rentals Inc., a leading provider of equipment rental services, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1965, the company has established itself in the construction, industrial, and event sectors, offering a diverse range of equipment and tools tailored to meet the needs of various projects. Herc Rentals is renowned for its extensive fleet, which includes everything from aerial lifts to earthmoving equipment, distinguished by its commitment to quality and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market presence and a reputation for reliability, making it a preferred choice for contractors and businesses alike. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Herc Rentals continues to lead the industry, ensuring clients have access to the latest technology and equipment solutions.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Herc Rentals's score of 26 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Herc Rentals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Herc Rentals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 148,668,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 13,796,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of about 162,464,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where the company recorded approximately 133,955,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 13,427,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, totalling around 147,382,000 kg CO2e. Herc Rentals has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. As of now, the company has achieved a 17% reduction, which equates to approximately 70% of its target. This demonstrates a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and enhancing sustainability within the equipment rental industry. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Herc Rentals continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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93,526,000
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Scope 2
10,631,000
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Scope 3
35,086,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Herc Rentals's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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 Herc Rentals is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Herc 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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