Avis Budget
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, catering to diverse customer needs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in vehicle rentals, car sharing, and fleet management services, Avis Budget distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and innovative technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of mobile apps for seamless booking and management of rentals. With a strong market position, Avis Budget Group continues to be a trusted choice for both leisure and business travellers, consistently recognised for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Avis Budget's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Avis Budget's score of 31 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Avis Budget's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avis Budget reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,490,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 3,499,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 37,296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 174,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 67,120,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 11,069,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 4,336,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among other categories. In 2022, Avis Budget's global emissions were about 57,106,000 kg CO2e, showing a notable decrease in emissions in 2023. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Avis Budget's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and reporting their carbon footprint, although further details on reduction strategies and targets would enhance their climate action narrative.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,827,371,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 45,043,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,270,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
