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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

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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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Ashtead's score of 30 is higher than 91% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,748,000 kg CO2e for its operations in Great Britain, comprising about 31,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, as they have disclosed emissions data for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions data remains undisclosed. Ashtead has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. They have established an interim target to reduce these emissions on an intensity basis by 50% by 2034, using 2024 as the baseline year. This long-term strategy underscores their dedication to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the equipment rental industry. Overall, Ashtead's proactive approach to managing and reducing carbon emissions positions them as a responsible player in the market, aligning with global climate goals.

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

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 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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