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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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54

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Hertz's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Hertz's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hertz reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,834,342,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,411,054,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 149,848,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 5,273,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass significant contributions from franchises (1,503,932,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (2,513,088,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, Hertz's emissions in 2022 were about 9,636,981,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in total emissions in 2023. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a near-term target status of "Committed" as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term commitment reflects Hertz's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the ground transportation sector. Overall, Hertz's emissions data and climate commitments highlight its ongoing efforts to mitigate environmental impact while striving for sustainability in its operations.

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201920222023
Scope 1
6,528,202,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
111,610,000
00,000,000
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 very low 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 committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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