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Hertz

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., commonly known as Hertz, is a leading player in the car rental industry, headquartered in Estero, Florida, USA. Founded in 1918, Hertz has established itself as a prominent provider of vehicle rental services, operating in major regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury models, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Hertz is renowned for its innovative services, including the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards programme, which enhances customer convenience and loyalty. With a strong market position, Hertz has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the first companies to introduce self-service kiosks in rental locations. Its commitment to sustainability and expanding electric vehicle options further solidifies its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the automotive rental sector.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hertz's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hertz's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hertz reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,834,342,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,411,054,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 149,848,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 5,273,440,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Hertz's total emissions were about 9,636,981,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 4,063,866,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 73,876,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 5,499,239,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Hertz has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where emissions from transportation and logistics are significant contributors to overall carbon footprints. Hertz's ongoing efforts to manage and report its emissions reflect a growing awareness of climate impact, although further commitments would enhance its sustainability profile.

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201920222023
Scope 1
6,528,202,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
111,610,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
1,158,099,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hertz's primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Hertz is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Hertz is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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