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Ashtead

Ashtead Group plc, commonly known as Ashtead, is a leading equipment rental company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1984, Ashtead has grown significantly, with major operational regions spanning North America and the UK. The company operates primarily in the construction and industrial sectors, providing a diverse range of rental equipment and services. Ashtead's core offerings include a wide array of machinery, from aerial work platforms to earthmoving equipment, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. The company has achieved a strong market position, recognised for its innovative solutions and extensive fleet. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Ashtead continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable equipment rental solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ashtead's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Ashtead's score of 24 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ashtead's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ashtead Group, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,594,800 kg CO2e. This figure includes 37,140,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,454,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In the previous year, 2023, Ashtead's emissions were about 32,064,000 kg CO2e, comprising 31,288,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 776,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a slight increase in emissions in 2024 compared to 2023. While Ashtead has not set specific reduction targets or made public climate pledges, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a focus on direct operational emissions, which is common in the industry. Overall, Ashtead's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced by companies in the equipment rental sector as they navigate climate commitments and strive for sustainability.

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147,411,000
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Scope 2
25,158,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ashtead's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is 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. Ashtead is headquartered in GB, 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.

Ashtead 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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