Herc Holdings Inc
Herc Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Herc Holdings 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).
Herc Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Herc Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Herc Holdings amounted to 175,416 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Herc Holdings increased by 7.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Herc Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Herc Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Herc Holdings were 161,635 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Herc Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Herc Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 52.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Herc Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Herc Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,781 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,781 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Herc Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Herc Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 44.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Herc Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Herc Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Herc Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Herc Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Herc Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported 183,425 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Herc Holdings includes a breakdown across 5 of 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
Herc Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Herc Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 183,425 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 68.49% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 31.51% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Herc Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Herc Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 431.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Herc Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Herc Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Herc Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Herc Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 57,794 tCO₂e (31.51%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 55,274 tCO₂e (30.13%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 41,875 tCO₂e (22.83%)
Herc Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Herc Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 161,635 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,374 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 47.91 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Herc Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Herc Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 47.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.88, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Herc Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Herc Holdings ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Herc Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Herc Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Herc Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 358,841 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.03% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Herc Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 51.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 45.04%.a