Environmental sustainability is integrated throughout Hertz, from our car washes to the way we build our rental locations. It’s part of how we do business, manage costs and reduce our environmental footprint.
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Renewable Energy
We’ve installed solar panels at numerous Hertz locations to help reduce our operating costs and promote green technology. Learn more >
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Construction & Design
Sustainable design and low-impact materials are incorporated into our construction projects to improve the environmental performance of our buildings and reduce resource use. Learn more >
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Operations
Energy efficiency, recycling and waste reduction are just a few of the key areas we’re focusing our internal sustainability efforts. Learn more >
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Resource Use
From our cars to cafeterias, we’re making considerable efforts to conserve resources and minimize use of nonrenewable materials. Learn more >
Environmental Management
At Hertz, we incorporate environmental management throughout our operations and long-term planning. We believe environmental sustainability is critical to the success of our business, from an economic perspective and as a responsible employer and community partner.
We believe sustainability is a process of continuous improvement. Although we’ve made progress, we still have opportunities to improve. In addition to our ongoing efforts, we’re taking steps to improve our data collection, set global targets, engage suppliers and drive resource efficiency throughout the organization.
Hertz Environmental Impacts
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50,000 IT units recycled since 2005
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More than 80% of car wash water is recycled
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645,000 gallons of used oil recycled in 2010
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Printer toner use reduced by 45% since 2008
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40,000 trees saved since 2010 via paper recycling
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Annual paper use reduced by 56% since 2006
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2.7 million kWh of solar energy produced annually