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Avis Budget Group Inc

Common Name
Avis Budget Group
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Employees
17,000
Ticker
CAR
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of vehicle rental and mobility solutions, primarily operating in the passenger transportation sector. The company specializes in short- and medium-...

Avis Budget Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Avis Budget 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Avis Budget Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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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 Avis Budget Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Avis Budget Group's Responsibility Report 2025
a. Avis Budget Group's Responsibility Report 2025
b. Avis Budget Group's ESG Report 2021
b. Avis Budget Group's ESG Report 2021

Insights into Avis Budget Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAvis Budget Group amounted to6,262,625metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Avis Budget Groupdecreased by 1.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Avis Budget Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-29%0%+15%+12%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Avis Budget Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Avis Budget Group were 6,220,995 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Avis Budget Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Avis Budget Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Avis Budget Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Avis Budget Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 41,630 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Avis Budget Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Avis Budget Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 11.62% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Avis Budget Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Avis Budget Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Avis Budget Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported 16,965 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Avis Budget Group includes a breakdown across 2of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Avis Budget Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e-11%+39%-11%+7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Avis Budget Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,965 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Avis Budget Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Avis Budget Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Avis Budget Group disclose?

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Avis Budget Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Avis Budget Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 16,134 tCOâ‚‚e(95.1%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 831 tCOâ‚‚e(4.9%)

Avis Budget Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(4.9%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(95.1%)

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

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,220,995 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,622 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 535.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Avis Budget Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

20010,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HRXOYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,296 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,927Scope 1 Intensity: 10.26 tCO2e/$MArcBestYear: 2024Scope 1: 477,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,179Scope 1 Intensity: 114.30 tCO2e/$MMcGrath RentCorpYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 636Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MRobert HalfYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,795Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MGATXYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,586Scope 1 Intensity: 8.98 tCO2e/$MAir LeaseYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,685Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MAECOMYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,105Scope 1 Intensity: 1.81 tCO2e/$MFerguson EnterprisesYear: 2025Scope 1: 164,926 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,762Scope 1 Intensity: 5.36 tCO2e/$MXylemYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,562Scope 1 Intensity: 8.64 tCO2e/$MTextronYear: 2024Scope 1: 230,896 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,702Scope 1 Intensity: 16.85 tCO2e/$MRyder SystemYear: 2024Scope 1: 869,939 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,708Scope 1 Intensity: 68.46 tCO2e/$MCH Robinson WorldwideYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,017 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,724Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MHuntington Ingalls IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,535Scope 1 Intensity: 7.02 tCO2e/$MHerc HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 161,635 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,374Scope 1 Intensity: 47.91 tCO2e/$MEMCOR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 182,567 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,566Scope 1 Intensity: 12.53 tCO2e/$MSouthwest AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,091,127 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,483Scope 1 Intensity: 767.42 tCO2e/$MAramarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,401Scope 1 Intensity: 2.33 tCO2e/$MBuilders FirstSourceYear: 2024Scope 1: 236,004 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,401Scope 1 Intensity: 14.39 tCO2e/$MAmentum HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,365 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,390Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MUnited RentalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 462,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,345Scope 1 Intensity: 30.11 tCO2e/$MWesco InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,819Scope 1 Intensity: 2.61 tCO2e/$MAlaska Air GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,321,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,735Scope 1 Intensity: 879.58 tCO2e/$MGXO LogisticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 200,782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,709Scope 1 Intensity: 17.15 tCO2e/$MHHHertz Global HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,527,153 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,049Scope 1 Intensity: 389.78 tCO2e/$MBooz Allen Hamilton HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,979Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MAvis Budget GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,220,995 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,622Scope 1 Intensity: 535.28 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 535.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.26, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Avis Budget Group ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Avis Budget Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Avis Budget Group reported a total carbon footprint of 6,279,590 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.92% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Avis Budget Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 99.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.66%.a

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