Sustainability at United Rentals
Sustainability means using resources in a way that meets our current needs without harming future generations’ ability to meet theirs. For us, environmental stewardship plays out day to day: an operating responsibility and a long-term investment in the business, our stakeholders and our communities. That includes a focus on equipment sustainability, pairing operating experience and technology with a fleet of low- and zero-emission options to support customers' own environmental goals.
We're targeting three areas:
- Innovative solutions that help customers meet their environmental goals
- Electric and hybrid fleet investments that reduce customer emissions
- Reducing emissions from our own fleet, buildings and operations
We've set targets to lower greenhouse gas emissions intensity, improve energy efficiency across our operations and divert more waste from landfills while tracking progress with tools like Total Control® and WEDGE.
We’re Committed To Building a Better Future.
Starting With Our Own Company.
GHG Emissions Reduction
United Rentals targets a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity across Scopes 1, 2 and third-party hauling within Scope 3 by 2030.
Lighting Retrofit
United Rentals will complete lighting retrofits across 95% of North American operations by 2025, based on footprint as of June 30, 2022. This figure does not include locations the company may acquire in the future.
Waste Diversion
United Rentals targets diverting 70% of waste from landfills by 2025.
Cleaner Equipment, Ready To Work for You
We have a robust fleet of low- and zero-emission options today, but we're just getting started. We've made it a priority to invest in the best-in-class sustainable fleet so we can continue working toward our goal of a better future together.
Clean Energy Equipment
Electric or hybrid units represent approximately 20% of our rental fleet and counting.
Ford F-150 Lightning and E-Transit
In an agreement with Ford Pro, United Rentals has invested in all-electric F-150 Lightning and E-Transit vans, both available in 2022.
Alternative Fuel Generators
Options other than diesel fuel for generators along with add-on options for battery/hybrid supplement.
Tier 4 Equipment
We carry a robust fleet of equipment that was designed to decrease emissions. And work hard for you
Innovative Tools To Drive Smart, Sustainable Decisions
Data is the key to optimizing efficiencies and strategies. Our suite of applications can help customers plan for and execute ways to lessen their environmental footprint. Set goals and prioritize actions based on information from our benchmarking tool or utilization tracker. Respond quickly and adjust accordingly with real time insights to keep your worksite humming and the environment at the forefront.
WEDGE Environmental Monitoring
Monitor site measurements such as temperature and humidity via desktop and mobile devices anywhere, at any time.
Emissions Tracking
Track your fleet emissions, including Greenhouse Gasses and priority pollutants, with Total Control ®
Utilization Tracking
Keep track of equipment utilization and reduce idling for cleaner, more efficient worksites.
Benchmarking
Set goals and track progress based on industry and historical data
More on Sustainability
Read more about our ongoing commitment to being good stewards of the environment.
Battery Energy Storage System Powers Trailer City on Data Center Build
5 Reasons Renting Construction Equipment Can Be Greener Than Owning
Planet United: Teaming Up to Fast-Track Sustainability Efforts at United Rentals
Composite Mats for Jobsite Access: A Safer, More Sustainable Choice
Corporate Responsibility Report
Sustainable Construction: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Fleet’s Carbon Footprint
United Rentals White Papers
United Rentals outlines strategy, approach and options to help navigate evolving sustainability strategies.
Roadmap to low-emission and zero-emission jobsites
4 practical steps to reducing emissions and the tools and equipment to make it happen.
Hybrid Power Solutions
Innovations in energy storage are revolutionizing portable power, making it more efficient and more sustainable. Leading the transformation are battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Sustainability at United Rentals
We’re working hard to reduce our environmental impact and help our customers reduce theirs.
United Rentals, USC Athletics Partner on Sustainability
United Rentals announced a multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership as a sponsor of University of Southern California Athletics. The agreement includes United Rentals being the participating sponsor for USC’s Zero Waste Football Game and the Zero Waste Men’s Basketball Game.
In the News
Check out our latest announcements and press releases for details on our ongoing sustainability efforts.
United Rentals Outlines Sustainability Approach
United Rentals Launches Total Control® Emissions Tracking to Help Customers Advance Sustainability Strategies
United Rentals Invests in Ford Electric Trucks for North American Fleet
United Rentals Adds Zero-Emission POWRBANK Portable Energy Systems to Rental Fleet in North America
United Rentals Adds JCB All-Electric Dumpsters to North American Fleet
United Rentals, USC Athletics Partner on Sustainability Focused Sponsorship
Your Partner for an Ongoing Investment in Our Future
The time to act to lower emissions and conserve and protect our natural resources is now.
As an industry leader, we’re using our position to support eco-conscious changes on construction and industrial worksites. Together with our customers and OEM partners, we can Work UnitedTM to leave a lighter footprint on the planet and build a better, more sustainable future.
