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Construction Work
GB
updated 22 days ago

Ashtead

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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.

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30

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Ashtead's score of 30 is higher than 58% 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 plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 405,948,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 371,404,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 34,544,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, the company’s emissions for the same year were about 31,748,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 31,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 748,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Ashtead's global emissions were about 371,161,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 340,782,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 30,380,000 kg CO2e. The UK figures for 2023 showed total emissions of approximately 32,064,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 31,288,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 776,000 kg CO2e. Ashtead has committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. The company has set an interim target to reduce these emissions on an intensity basis by 50% by 2034, using 2024 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects a long-term strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints in line with industry standards. The emissions data is sourced directly from Ashtead Group plc, with no cascading from a parent organization.

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147,411,000
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Scope 2
25,158,000
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Scope 3
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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.

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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 Ashtead is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ashtead 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
Reduction Actions

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