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Herc Holdings Inc.

Herc Holdings Inc., commonly known as Herc Rentals, is a leading equipment rental company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1965, the company has grown significantly, serving major operational regions across North America. Specialising in the rental of construction and industrial equipment, Herc Rentals offers a diverse range of products, including aerial equipment, earthmoving machinery, and material handling tools. What sets Herc Rentals apart is its commitment to providing high-quality, well-maintained equipment tailored to meet the needs of various industries, from construction to industrial sectors. With a strong market position, Herc Rentals has achieved notable milestones, including a robust network of locations and a reputation for exceptional customer service. As a trusted partner in the equipment rental industry, Herc Holdings Inc. continues to innovate and expand its offerings to support its clients' success.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Herc Holdings 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.

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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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Herc Holdings Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Herc Holdings Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Herc Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. While specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has made significant commitments towards reducing its carbon footprint. Herc Holdings is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, having joined on 1st November 2021, which underscores its dedication to aligning with science-based targets for climate action. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions, although a specific target year has not been disclosed. This commitment reflects Herc Holdings' recognition of the urgent need to mitigate climate impacts within the ground transportation sector, particularly in trucking transportation. As part of its climate strategy, Herc Holdings is focused on reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which pertain to direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, respectively. The absence of detailed reduction targets or specific emissions figures indicates that Herc Holdings is in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. Overall, Herc Holdings Inc. is taking proactive steps towards sustainability and climate resilience, aligning its operations with global climate goals while working towards measurable reductions in its carbon emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Herc Holdings 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.

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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 Herc Holdings Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Herc Holdings Inc. is participating in some 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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