Avis Budget Group, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the car rental industry, renowned for its comprehensive range of mobility solutions. Founded in 1946, the company operates under well-known brands such as Avis, Budget, and Zipcar, serving customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
With a focus on both leisure and business travel, Avis Budget offers a diverse fleet of vehicles, including economy cars, luxury vehicles, and SUVs, catering to various customer needs. The company is distinguished by its commitment to innovation, exemplified by its user-friendly mobile app and flexible rental options.
As a prominent entity in the car rental market, Avis Budget Group has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its electric vehicle offerings, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in sustainable transportation solutions.
+1 vs industry average
Avis Budget’s score of 31 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Avis Budget?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 8% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Avis Budget's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising 6,220,995,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 41,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and additional Scope 3 emissions from business travel and waste generated in operations. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from a 2018 baseline by the year 2030. As of the end of 2022, Avis Budget achieved a 17% reduction in these emissions, demonstrating progress towards its long-term climate commitments. The emissions data is sourced directly from Avis Budget Group, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company is actively working to assess and manage climate-related risks and opportunities, aligning its strategies with industry standards for sustainability.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Avis Budget’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
Avis Budget Group’s 2030 emissions reduction target covers our entire company’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. In 2020, the impacts of COVID-1…
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.
See all 5 climate goals
Already have an account? Sign in now
Scope 3 top emissions categories
2 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisations
Avis Budget
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project