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updated 18 days ago

Herc Rentals

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Herc Rentals Inc., a leading provider of equipment rental services, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1965, the company has established itself in the construction, industrial, and event sectors, offering a diverse range of equipment and tools tailored to meet the needs of various projects. Herc Rentals is renowned for its extensive fleet, which includes everything from aerial lifts to earthmoving equipment, distinguished by its commitment to quality and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market presence and a reputation for reliability, making it a preferred choice for contractors and businesses alike. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Herc Rentals continues to lead the industry, ensuring clients have access to the latest technology and equipment solutions.

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22

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Herc Rentals's score of 22 is lower than 55% 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 Rentals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Herc Rentals, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company’s total emissions included approximately 148,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 13,796,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 166,666,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 1 emissions were primarily from stationary combustion, contributing about 63,030,000 kg CO2e. Herc Rentals has made substantial progress in its climate commitments, achieving a 17% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity from a 2019 baseline. This accomplishment represents 70% of their target to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030. The company’s commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its comprehensive reporting on emissions across all three scopes, which reflects a proactive approach to environmental responsibility. The emissions data for Herc Rentals is cascaded from its parent company, Herc Holdings Inc., which oversees the company's sustainability initiatives. This corporate relationship ensures that Herc Rentals aligns with broader climate strategies and targets set at the parent level.

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115,773,000
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Scope 2
10,340,000
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Scope 3
40,221,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Herc Rentals's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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 Rentals is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Herc Rentals 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
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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