United Rentals Inc

Common Name
United Rentals
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Employees
27,900
Ticker
URI
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
United Rentals, Inc. is a prominent player in the equipment rental industry in North America, providing rental services to a diverse range of industries. The company specializes in offering a comprehe...

United Rentals's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, United Rentals has disclosed 1 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into United Rentals ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Revenue
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a
2030
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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a. United Rentals's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
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Insights into United Rentals's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, United Rentals has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover only its total carbon footprint, without separate targets for operational (Scope 1 and 2) or value chain (Scope 3) emissions. This limits the ability to track progress across distinct emissions categories. a

Does United Rentals have a target to reduce its total carbon footprint?

As of 2024, United Rentals has set a target to reduce its total carbon footprint, specifically those from Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 sources. a

United Rentals's most ambitious carbon footprint target is to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Revenue in 2018, by 35% by 2030. a

As of 2024, United Rentals is ahead of schedule on its total carbon footprint reduction target, having achieved 78% of the planned reduction. a

United Rentals's Carbon Footprint (Scope 1+2+3) Emissions Pathway

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