Herc Rentals Sets Ambitious 2035 Sustainability Goals After H&E Acquisition — Herc Holdings Inc.

Event summary

Herc Rentals released its 2026 Corporate Citizenship Report, outlining 2035 sustainability targets following its largest acquisition in company history: H&E Equipment Services.
New goals include reducing Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) to 0.60, engaging team members in 100,000 hours of volunteerism, and cutting Scope 1, 2, and select Scope 3 emissions intensity by 30%.
The company achieved a TRIR of 0.93 in 2025, connected 78% of its fleet through telematics, and expanded hybrid, electric, and alternative-fuel equipment to 45% of its fleet.
Herc Rentals invested 486,000 hours in workforce development and contributed 4,300 hours of team member volunteerism through its Community Ambassadors program.

The big picture

Herc Rentals' 2035 sustainability targets reflect its expanded footprint following the H&E acquisition, positioning it as a leader in equipment rental sustainability. The industry is increasingly focused on ESG metrics, and Herc's goals align with broader trends toward digital transformation and workforce development in construction and equipment rental sectors. With $4.4 billion in 2025 revenues and 607 locations across North America, Herc's initiatives could set a benchmark for peers.

What we're watching

Integration Challenges: How Herc Rentals will align H&E Equipment Services' operations with its sustainability goals and operational metrics.
Safety Performance: Whether the company can sustain its TRIR improvement and meet its 2035 target of 0.60.
Digital Transformation: The pace at which Herc Rentals expands its telematics and alternative-fuel fleet to enhance operational efficiency.