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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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31

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Herc Rentals's score of 31 is higher than 80% 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 Scope 1 emissions of approximately 148,668,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 13,796,000 kg CO2e. The company has made significant strides in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 17% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity from a 2019 baseline. This accomplishment represents 70% of their target to achieve a 25% reduction by 2030. For the year 2022, Herc Rentals' emissions included approximately 106,297,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 11,328,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 70,250,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The previous year, 2021, saw total Scope 1 emissions of about 98,080,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 12,723,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 51,306,000 kg CO2e. Herc Rentals is committed to ongoing improvements in its environmental performance, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes. The company’s initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and climate commitments.

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Scope 2
10,631,000
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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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