Climate Solutions
Our Goal is to be Net Zero by 2040 and Nature Positive by 2030
When it comes to climate change, we’re all facing the heat.
We’re going Net Zero Carbon fast, and we are helping our customers do the same.
That means accelerating towards low-carbon delivery vehicles and innovative products and services to help our customers respond rapidly.
2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Download our 2024 Sustainability Report for more detailed information on our Climate Solutions pillar.
Our Targets
Net Zero
By 2040
Nature Positive
By 2030
Achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030
(compared to 2020)
Achieve a 51.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
(compared to 2020)
Cutting down Carbon – Net Zero by 2040
As a major source of carbon emissions, at nearly 40% globally, construction has a major transition to make if it is to thrive in a low carbon economy. The vehicles we use, the buildings we work in and the products and services we hire and sell to our customers all contribute to our own and our customers carbon footprint.
Highlights FY2024
49% reduction
in scope 1 and 2 emissions
94.2% renewable electricity
(Target 100% by 2027)
99% company cars are electric/hybrid
(Target 100% by 2025)
56.6% reduction in sold diesel emissions vs 2020
(Target 68% by 2030)
Net Zero Hire
As well as providing state of the art low-emission technologies, we are helping our customers make better carbon and cost choices through our ‘carbon intelligence’ services.
Nature Positive by 2030
With nature in crisis, it’s time for business to nurture nature by helping to halt and reverse nature loss. In June 2024, we launched our Nature Positive by 2030 roadmap, which sets out the steps we are taking to be a Nature Positive business.
Speedy Hire Awarded EcoVadis Platinum
Speedy Hire Joins Sedex
Speedy Hire Awarded CDP A- Ranking
Speedy Hire Launches UK Hire’s First SBT Net-Zero Model
