Speedy Hire, officially known as Speedy Services, is a leading provider of equipment rental and support services in Great Britain. Headquartered in GB, the company operates extensively across the UK, serving various sectors including construction, infrastructure, and events. Founded in 1977, Speedy has established itself as a trusted name in the industry, marked by significant milestones such as the expansion of its service offerings and a commitment to sustainability. Specialising in tool and equipment hire, Speedy Hire distinguishes itself through its extensive fleet, which includes everything from power tools to heavy machinery. The company is recognised for its innovative solutions and exceptional customer service, positioning it as a market leader. With a strong focus on safety and efficiency, Speedy Hire continues to support projects of all sizes, making it a preferred choice for professionals across the UK.
How does Speedy Hire'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.
Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.
Speedy Hire's score of 93 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Speedy Hire reported total carbon emissions of approximately 283,947,520 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 271,528,680 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 12,297,840 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile combustion) and 121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity). In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 361,361,420 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 348,367,320 kg CO2e. Speedy Hire has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51.6% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, targeting a 90% reduction in total emissions from the 2020 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Speedy Hire's commitment to a climate leadership approach, going beyond a 1.5°C reduction pathway. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Speedy Hire Plc, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 19,854,600 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,411,680 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 244,999,360 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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.
Speedy Hire 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.