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The Hertz Corporation Sustainability Profile

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The Hertz Corporation, commonly known as Hertz, is a leading player in the global car rental industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1918, Hertz has established itself as a pioneer in vehicle rental services, with a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of services, including car rentals, leasing, and fleet management, distinguished by its commitment to customer service and innovative technology. Hertz's extensive fleet features a variety of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury models, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Notable achievements include its recognition as one of the largest car rental companies worldwide, consistently ranking high in customer satisfaction. With a focus on sustainability and digital solutions, Hertz continues to adapt to the evolving needs of the market, solidifying its position as a trusted name in transportation.

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How does The Hertz 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.

56

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

The Hertz Corporation's score of 56 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

81%

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The Hertz Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.

The Hertz Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or achievements related to carbon emissions. Additionally, there are no documented climate pledges or initiatives such as Science Based Targets (SBTi) or CDP commitments that have been reported for The Hertz Corporation at this time. As part of the broader industry context, it is essential for companies like Hertz to engage in climate action and set measurable targets to reduce their carbon footprint, particularly in light of increasing regulatory pressures and consumer expectations for sustainability. However, without specific data or commitments, it is challenging to assess their current impact or future direction in climate action.

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201920222023
Scope 1
6,528,202,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
111,610,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,158,099,000
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The Hertz Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Hertz 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.

How Carbon Intensive is The Hertz Corporation'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 The Hertz Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Hertz Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Hertz Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 355% last year and increased by approximately 355% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 60% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 48% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Capital Goods
48%
Franchises
29%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Purchased Goods and Services
8%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

The Hertz Corporation'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.

The Hertz Corporation 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
Reduction Actions

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