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United Rentals, Inc., often known simply as United Rentals, stands as the world's largest equipment rental company. Headquartered in the US, this industry leader, founded in 1997, primarily serves the demanding construction sector alongside industrial companies, utilities, and municipalities.
Specialising in comprehensive equipment rental solutions, United Rentals offers an unparalleled fleet of heavy machinery, tools, and specialty items. Their extensive inventory spans aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, trench safety systems, fluid solutions, and power and HVAC services, providing vital support for diverse project requirements.
This leading position is built upon a commitment to providing reliable, high-quality rental equipment and expert services across North America and beyond. United Rentals empowers clients to achieve project success efficiently and safely, reinforcing their role as a critical partner in infrastructure development.
27
DitchCarbon score
+3 vs industry average
United Rentals’s score of 27 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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United Rentals's reported carbon emissions
United Rentals, a US-headquartered company in the Construction work (45) industry, reported its global carbon emissions for 2024 as approximately 7.99 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of 462.09 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 27.61 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 7.49 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, United Rentals' total emissions for 2023 were approximately 7.45 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 439.89 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 28.17 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6.98 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 6.58 billion kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of 399.33 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 24.96 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 6.16 billion kg CO2e.
The company has not publicly disclosed any specific carbon reduction targets, such as those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor has it joined initiatives like The Climate Pledge.
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United Rentals’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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