United Rentals Inc
United Rentals's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Rentals's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Rentals amounted to 468,056 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Rentals increased by 10.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
United Rentals's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Rentals's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Rentals were 439,887 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has United Rentals reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Rentals's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 31.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), United Rentals's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are United Rentals's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, United Rentals reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,169 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has United Rentals reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), United Rentals's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 12.84% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does United Rentals use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, United Rentals reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
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 2023, United Rentals reported 6,981,984 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
United Rentals's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, United Rentals reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,981,984 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 27.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 72.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has United Rentals reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 41.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Rentals disclose?
In 2023, United Rentals reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to United Rentals's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 3,159,460 tCOâ‚‚e (45.25%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,874,780 tCOâ‚‚e (26.85%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,240,798 tCOâ‚‚e (17.77%)
United Rentals's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Rentals's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, United Rentals reported a total carbon footprint of 7,450,040 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.16% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to United Rentals's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.9%.