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Avis Budget

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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.

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Avis Budget's score of 31 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avis Budget's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Avis Budget reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,349,360,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, alongside 13,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, Avis Budget's emissions were as follows: in 2022, the company emitted about 5,672,858,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) and 16,997,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3); in 2021, emissions were approximately 6,081,769,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) and 12,852,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The trend indicates a focus on managing emissions, particularly in the context of their operational activities. Avis Budget's headquarters is located in the US, and while they have not set specific reduction targets, their ongoing efforts reflect an awareness of climate impact and a commitment to sustainability within the car rental industry.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
6,827,371,000
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Scope 2
45,043,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,270,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avis Budget's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Avis Budget is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Avis Budget is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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