- 10% increase in water consumption in the U.S. compared to 2018 due to strong demand for vehicle rentals
- Mileage data uncertainties identified within its rental database affecting GHG emission calculations
Avis Budget Group (ABG)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Avis Budget Group (ABG) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.4M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 37.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15.9K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.4M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
331.6K kGal/year (U.S.)
2023
Waste
25.2K metric tons/year (U.S.)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 6.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 37.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 5.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 7% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2018
- Zero waste-to-landfill maintained for tires, windshields, motor oils, and car batteries in the U.S.
- Nearly 65% of the Company’s fleet in Scandinavia was either hybrid or electric at the end of 2023
- Installation of a closed-loop carwash in Copenhagen, saving approximately 265,000 gallons of water annually
- 20 car wash facilities in Iberia and Italy using at least 80% recycled water
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% from 2018 base year by 2030
- Reduce total water consumption by 30% from 2018 base year by 2030 (U.S.)
- Achieve 100% gender pay equity globally by 2030
- Invest $10 billion with diverse suppliers by 2030
- Train 100% of rental agents on human trafficking awareness by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipSupporting People and CommunitiesGovernance and Business Conduct