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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.
35
DitchCarbon score
+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.
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Industry Intensity
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ashtead's reported carbon emissions
Ashtead, a construction industry company headquartered in GB, reported its Scope 1 emissions as 30,188,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as 25,088,000 kg CO2e in 2025. In 2024, their Scope 1 emissions were 380,445,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 34,544,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Ashtead's total Scope 1 and Scope 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.
In 2022, the company's total emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, amounted to approximately 4,999,941,000 kg CO2e. This included 302,843,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,669,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Significant Scope 3 contributors in 2022 included downstream leased assets (2,309,886,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (905,394,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (750,352,000 kg CO2e).
Ashtead is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. They have an interim goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions on an intensity basis by 50% by 2034, using a 2024 baseline.
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Ashtead’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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