Ashtead Group PLC

Common Name
Ashtead Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Employees
25,164
Ticker
AHT
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Ashtead Group plc is a leading international provider of equipment rental services, specializing in supplying a broad range of construction and industrial equipment. The company's primary function is ...

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.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Ashtead Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Ashtead Group's Responsibility Report 2025
a. Ashtead Group's Responsibility Report 2025
b. Ashtead Group's Annual Report 2024
b. Ashtead Group's Annual Report 2024
c. Ashtead Group's Sustainability Report 2022
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

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  • 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. a c

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?

Since 2021, Ashtead Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 17.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

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

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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

2050010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Rentokil InitialYear: 2024Scope 1: 295,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,822Scope 1 Intensity: 43.33 tCO2e/$MCNH IndustrialYear: 2024Scope 1: 102,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,836Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$MnVent ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,812 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,006Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MSerco GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,206Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MHaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,788Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MPentairYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,157 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,083Scope 1 Intensity: 8.61 tCO2e/$MTravis PerkinsYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,826 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,160Scope 1 Intensity: 8.41 tCO2e/$MMobico GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 834,815 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,012Scope 1 Intensity: 208.06 tCO2e/$MHSS Hire GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 21.11 tCO2e/$MSmiths GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,021Scope 1 Intensity: 4.90 tCO2e/$MDiplomaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,881 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MSThreeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,364 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,895Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MWeir GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,144Scope 1 Intensity: 20.63 tCO2e/$MDialightYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 210Scope 1 Intensity: 7.93 tCO2e/$MRotorkYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,226Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,664 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,057Scope 1 Intensity: 34.70 tCO2e/$MGattacaYear: 2024Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,243Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MVPYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MMelrose IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$MIntertek GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,258Scope 1 Intensity: 13.62 tCO2e/$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 6.48 , 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 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Ashtead Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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