United Rentals Inc
United Rentals's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, United Rentals 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).
United Rentals has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Rentals's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Rentals amounted to 489,698 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 United Rentals increased by 4.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
United Rentals's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Rentals's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Rentals were 462,087 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has United Rentals reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Rentals's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 38.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Rentals's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.05%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are United Rentals's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, United Rentals reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,611 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has United Rentals reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Rentals's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that United Rentals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does United Rentals use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, United Rentals reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
United Rentals's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into United Rentals's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, United Rentals reported 7,495,799 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 United Rentals includes a breakdown across 10 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
United Rentals's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, United Rentals reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,495,799 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 26.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 73.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has United Rentals reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 36.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that United Rentals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Rentals disclose?
In 2024, United Rentals reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 3,104,544 tCO₂e (41.42%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,392,413 tCO₂e (31.92%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,253,346 tCO₂e (16.72%)
United Rentals's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Rentals’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, United Rentals reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 462,087 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,345 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 30.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
United Rentals's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does United Rentals's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, United Rentals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 30.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.04 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does United Rentals rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, United Rentals ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places United Rentals among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into United Rentals's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, United Rentals reported a total carbon footprint of 7,985,497 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.19% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to United Rentals's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.79%. a