- Limited range of currently available electric commercial vehicles.
- Obtaining landlord agreement for solar panel installations.
- Supply chain challenges in providing LCA reports and ESG data.
- Increased severity of weather events.
- Increased stakeholder interest in ESG data.
HSS Hire Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, HSS Hire Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 146.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 9.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 108 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 137.4K 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
146.9K tCO2e/year
2023-24
Renewable Energy
98%
of total energy
Water Usage
21.8K m3/year
2023-24
Waste
1.3K tons/year
2023-24
Energy Use
6.2M kWh/year
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| 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). | 9.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 108 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 137.4K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 146.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 32.9 tCO2e/£m Rev |
| 2020 | 12.0K tCO2e (UK only) |
| 2019 | 16.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | 22.0K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 transport emissions by 24% from 2019 baseline.
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity for over 99% of locations.
- Reduced carbon emissions from waste through initiatives like waste reduction and increased recycling.
- Avoided over 1,575 tCO2e through the sale of HVO as an alternative to diesel.
- 90% landfill diversion rate.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce operational (Scopes 1 and 2) emissions by 35% by 2025
- 40% of company fleet (cars and vans) to be electric by 2025
- 100% electricity procured from renewable sources by 2025
- 95% of waste diverted from landfill by 2025
- 20% of fleet CapEx budget allocated for sustainable products by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce operational (Scope 1 and 2) emissions by 45% by 2030
- 60% of company fleet to be electric by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption by 30% per site by 2030
- 70% reuse and recycling rate across all sites by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero across our business by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeHealth, safety and well-beingCustomer satisfactionEthics in businessDigital security