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Machinery Rental
US
updated 14 days ago

CORT Business Services Corporation

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CORT Business Services Corporation, commonly known as CORT, is a leading provider of furniture rental and related services, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1971, CORT has grown to become a prominent player in the furniture rental industry, serving major operational regions across North America. The company specialises in providing flexible furniture solutions for residential and commercial clients, including corporate housing, event planning, and home staging. CORT's unique offerings, such as their extensive inventory and tailored rental packages, set them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, CORT has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for exceptional customer service and innovative solutions. Their commitment to quality and adaptability continues to drive their success in the evolving landscape of furniture rental services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does CORT Business Services Corporation'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.

28

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

CORT Business Services Corporation's score of 28 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CORT Business Services Corporation's reported carbon emissions

CORT Business Services Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, CORT Business Services Corporation's climate initiatives and reduction targets are not explicitly outlined. There are no documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This suggests that while the company may be aware of the importance of addressing climate change, specific actionable goals or achievements in emissions reduction have not been publicly disclosed. As a subsidiary, CORT may align its sustainability efforts with broader initiatives from its parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which has its own climate strategies. However, without specific data or commitments from CORT, it is challenging to assess its individual impact on carbon emissions or its contributions to climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CORT Business Services Corporation'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.

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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 CORT Business Services Corporation is in US, which has a high 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.

CORT Business Services Corporation 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
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