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Ashtead Group Ltd

Common Name
Ashtead Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Employees
25,428
Ticker
AHT
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Ashtead Group plc is a British industrial equipment rental company headquartered in London, England, founded in 1947 as Ashtead Plant and Tool Hire. It operates international networks primarily in Nor...

Ashtead Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Ashtead Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Ashtead Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
380,445a
371,404a
340,782b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
25,088a
34,544a
30,380b
Location-Based
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
47.7838a
34.2034a
35.251b
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a. Ashtead Group's Responsibility Report 2025
b. Ashtead Group's Annual Report 2024
c. Ashtead Group's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Ashtead Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ashtead Group amounted to 405,533 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ashtead Group decreased by 0.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Ashtead Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202420250100 k200 k300 k400 ktCO2e+5%+13%+9%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ashtead Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ashtead Group were 380,445 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Ashtead Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Ashtead Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 31.9%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Ashtead Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Ashtead Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Ashtead Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,088 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a

Has Ashtead Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Ashtead Group's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 27.37% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Ashtead Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Ashtead Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Ashtead Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202509 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Ashtead Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Ashtead Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 380,445 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,962 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 47.78 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Ashtead Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)McGrath RentCorpYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 636Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MSixtYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,165Scope 1 Intensity: 2.08 tCO2e/$MHerc HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 161,635 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,374Scope 1 Intensity: 47.91 tCO2e/$MGATXYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,586Scope 1 Intensity: 8.98 tCO2e/$MSumisho Air LeaseYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,685Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MElement Fleet ManagementYear: 2024Scope 1: 995 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,017Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MAyvensYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,067Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MRentokil InitialYear: 2024Scope 1: 295,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,900Scope 1 Intensity: 60.33 tCO2e/$MUnited RentalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 462,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,345Scope 1 Intensity: 30.11 tCO2e/$MSimparYear: 2024Scope 1: 913,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,647Scope 1 Intensity: 137.45 tCO2e/$MHertz Global HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,527,153 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,049Scope 1 Intensity: 389.78 tCO2e/$MBohai LeasingYear: 2024Scope 1: 965,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,266Scope 1 Intensity: 183.25 tCO2e/$MAvis Budget GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,220,995 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,622Scope 1 Intensity: 535.28 tCO2e/$MCAR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 774 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,622Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MTokyo CenturyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,332,379 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,889Scope 1 Intensity: 149.89 tCO2e/$MLocaliza Rent a CarYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,033Scope 1 Intensity: 7.04 tCO2e/$MRyder SystemYear: 2024Scope 1: 869,939 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,708Scope 1 Intensity: 68.46 tCO2e/$MAerCap HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,997Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MAnexo GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 142 tCO2eRevenue: $M 178Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MSpeedy HireYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,967 tCO2eRevenue: $M 539Scope 1 Intensity: 22.20 tCO2e/$MVPYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MZIGUPYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,416Scope 1 Intensity: 6.43 tCO2e/$MProservice Building Services MarketplaceYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 21.11 tCO2e/$MAndrews Sykes GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 95Scope 1 Intensity: 24.14 tCO2e/$MAshtead GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 380,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,962Scope 1 Intensity: 47.78 tCO2e/$M

How does Ashtead Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Ashtead Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 47.78 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.66, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Ashtead Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Ashtead Group ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Ashtead Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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