HSS Hire Group PLC

Common Name
HSS Hire Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Employees
2,008
Ticker
HSS
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
HSS Hire Group plc is a prominent player in the tool and equipment hire industry, primarily operating within the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company's primary function is to provide a wide range o...

HSS Hire Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, HSS Hire 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).

However, HSS Hire 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
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. HSS Hire Group's Annual Report 2024
a. HSS Hire Group's Annual Report 2024

Insights into HSS Hire Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HSS Hire Group amounted to 9,981 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 HSS Hire Group decreased by 6.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

HSS Hire Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e-21%0%+3%-7%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are HSS Hire Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of HSS Hire Group were 8,859 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has HSS Hire Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, HSS Hire Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), HSS Hire Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are HSS Hire Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, HSS Hire Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 90 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,122 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has HSS Hire Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, HSS Hire Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 63.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), HSS Hire Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.6% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does HSS Hire Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, HSS Hire Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

HSS Hire Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202408001.6 k2.4 k3.2 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into HSS Hire Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, HSS Hire Group reported 116,737 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 HSS Hire Group includes a breakdown across 0 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

HSS Hire Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e-100%+10%+290245%-8%-18%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are HSS Hire Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, HSS Hire Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 116,737 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has HSS Hire Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, HSS Hire Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), HSS Hire Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

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

In 2023, HSS Hire Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,385 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 445 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

HSS Hire Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202005,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LPGFKLLLords Group TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 9.31 tCO2e/$MPPPorvairYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 245Scope 1 Intensity: 47.42 tCO2e/$MGGGoodwinYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293Scope 1 Intensity: 28.30 tCO2e/$MFFFlowtech FluidpowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 135Scope 1 Intensity: 4.57 tCO2e/$MVolution GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MSeverfieldYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 585Scope 1 Intensity: 10.43 tCO2e/$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: $M 5,243Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MKKKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MFW ThorpeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 222Scope 1 Intensity: 7.08 tCO2e/$MHalmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,909Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MVPYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MAshtead GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 380,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,962Scope 1 Intensity: 47.78 tCO2e/$MHSS Hire GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 21.11 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, HSS Hire Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.78 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2023, HSS Hire Group ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into HSS Hire Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, HSS Hire Group reported a total carbon footprint of 126,718 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.01% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to HSS Hire Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.99%. a

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