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Ashtead Group plc, commonly known as Ashtead, is a leading player in the construction work industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America and the UK, specialising in equipment rental and related services.
With a focus on providing high-quality machinery and tools, Ashtead offers a diverse range of products, including construction equipment, industrial tools, and safety gear. Their commitment to innovation and customer service sets them apart in a competitive market. Notably, Ashtead has achieved significant growth, becoming one of the largest equipment rental companies globally, recognised for its operational excellence and robust market position.
+11 vs industry average
Ashtead’s score of 35 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ashtead, a construction industry leader based in GB, reported Scope 1 emissions of 30,188,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 25,088,000 kg CO2e for 2025. This follows 2024 figures of 380,445,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 34,544,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2023, the company's combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 371,161,000 kg CO2e, comprising 340,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 30,380,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. For 2022, Ashtead's total reported emissions were 4,999,941,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 302,843,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 26,977,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,669,121,000 kg CO2e. This Scope 3 data included categories such as capital goods (905,394,000 kg CO2e), downstream leased assets (2,309,886,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (436,020,000 kg CO2e).
Ashtead is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. An interim target aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions on an intensity basis by 50% by 2034, using a 2024 baseline.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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