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United Rentals

United Rentals, Inc., headquartered in the United States, stands as a leader in the equipment rental industry. Founded in 1997, the company has expanded its operations across North America, providing essential services to construction, industrial, and municipal sectors. Specialising in a diverse range of equipment, United Rentals offers everything from aerial work platforms to earthmoving machinery, ensuring clients have access to the latest technology and reliable tools. Their commitment to safety and customer service sets them apart in a competitive market. With a robust network of over 1,000 locations, United Rentals has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking efficient and cost-effective rental solutions. The company’s notable achievements include being recognised as one of the largest equipment rental companies globally, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does United Rentals'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.

33

Industry Average

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

United Rentals's score of 33 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Rentals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Rentals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,450,040,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 439,887,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 28,169,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 6,981,984,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, United Rentals has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, with emissions data indicating a trend of increasing total emissions alongside rising revenues. For instance, in 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 6,613,013,000 kg CO2e, which included 373,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 23,965,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for further strategic planning in emissions reduction to align with industry standards and climate goals.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
245,633,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
39,976,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Rentals's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. United Rentals is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

United Rentals is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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