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Machinery Rental
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updated 8 months ago

Zipcar, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Zipcar, Inc., a leading car-sharing service, is headquartered in the United States and operates in major urban areas across North America and the UK. Founded in 2000, Zipcar has revolutionised urban mobility by providing convenient access to vehicles for individuals and businesses alike. The company offers a unique fleet of cars available for hourly or daily rental, catering to a diverse range of transportation needs. With a focus on sustainability, Zipcar promotes car-sharing as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional car ownership. Recognised for its innovative approach, Zipcar has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various universities and businesses, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the car-sharing industry. As a trusted name in urban transportation, Zipcar continues to lead the way in providing flexible, accessible, and environmentally conscious mobility solutions.

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43

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

Zipcar, Inc.'s score of 43 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zipcar, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Avis Budget Group, Inc.

As of the latest available data, Zipcar, Inc. does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of detailed emissions data for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc., which may influence its climate reporting and commitments. Zipcar has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other recognised frameworks. The absence of documented climate pledges suggests that the company is still developing its approach to sustainability and emissions reduction. Given its affiliation with Avis Budget Group, Inc., any potential emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organisation. However, specific details regarding emissions performance or reduction strategies from Avis Budget Group, Inc. have not been disclosed in the available information. In summary, while Zipcar, Inc. is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate initiatives, it currently lacks specific emissions data and defined reduction targets. The company appears to be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
6,827,371,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
45,043,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Zipcar, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zipcar, Inc.'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 Zipcar, Inc.'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 Zipcar, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Zipcar, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Zipcar, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 24% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the largest emissions source at 92% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Waste Generated in Operations
92%
Business Travel
8%

Zipcar, Inc.'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.

Zipcar, Inc. 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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