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Machinery Rental
US
updated 2 days ago

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., commonly known as Budget, is a prominent player in the car rental industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1958, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Australia. Specialising in affordable car rentals, Budget offers a diverse fleet of vehicles, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Its unique value proposition lies in providing cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or service. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Budget has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative rental processes and competitive pricing. As a trusted name in the car rental market, Budget continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring a seamless experience for customers worldwide.

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How does Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'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.

43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery Rental 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s score of 43 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Avis Budget Group, Inc.

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Budget Rent A Car has not set any documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. The emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from its parent company, Avis Budget Group, Inc., which is responsible for the overall climate strategy and reporting. In the context of the car rental industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprints. However, without specific emissions data or reduction initiatives from Budget Rent A Car, it is challenging to assess their individual impact or commitments in this area.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
6,827,371,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
45,043,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s primary industry is Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 24% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the largest emissions source at 92% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Waste Generated in Operations
92%
Business Travel
8%

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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Compare Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

The Hertz Corporation

US
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Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71)
Updated about 2 months ago

Master Car Rental Co. Ltd

TH
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Other land transportation services
Updated about 1 month ago

Arelco, Inc.

US
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Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71)
Updated 2 months ago

Europcar International S.A.S.U

FR
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Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated about 2 months ago

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