Sustainability

Easy Lift achieves sustainability status
Published on: 22 July, 2024
New ISO certification recognises OEM’s focus on environmental impact 
Friday Roundup: JCB’s hydrogen breakthrough | Aggreko buys into solar | Latest acquisitions
Published on: 11 July, 2024
The week of July 4-10, 2024 in equipment rental included further consolidation on both sides of the Atlantic, ERA’s new carbon reporting guidance and more
ERA publishes guidance on carbon reporting
Published on: 10 July, 2024
Report offers step-by-step methodology for calculating carbon emissions across all three scopes
Zeppelin Rental unveils new brand for green services
Published on: 04 July, 2024
Move aims to lead the green transformation
Interview: Olivier Colleau on Kiloutou’s ‘stabilization phase’ and beyond
Published on: 02 July, 2024
Executive chairman of France-based renter Kiloutou talks M&A, growth prospects and the energy transition
Vanguard to hold energy transition summit for rental
Published on: 26 June, 2024
Amsterdam meeting scheduled for 24 September
Is rental changing its attitude toward the energy transition?
Published on: 19 June, 2024
IRN profiles the initiatives companies are implementing to drive change forward
Could US tariffs on Chinese goods endanger adoption of electric construction equipment?
Published on: 12 June, 2024
When news emerged last month that the US government would be raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles and batteries, it wasn’t immediately obvious whether this would apply to construction equipment
Friday Roundup: Boels used equipment | Manitou-Kiloutou electric retrofit | OEM American expansions
Published on: 06 June, 2024
The week that was May 27 through June 5 saw news from large rental houses, a new electric telehandler and North American facilities for major manufacturers
XCMG showcases ‘green’ construction equipment
Published on: 03 June, 2024
One of the world’s biggest OEMs has showcased a selection of its alternative powered equipment
At a glance – Bobcat’s 2024 Demo Days
Published on: 29 May, 2024
See the features of this year’s Bobcat Demo Days
Friday Roundup: ARA updates forecast | United Rentals acquires in Europe | Dieci launches telehandler upgrades
Published on: 22 May, 2024
The week in equipment rental saw growth in several areas, including the ARA’s prediction for higher rental revenues in the US, and United Rentals expansion in Benelux
The AI systems used to fight energy waste on construction sites
Published on: 22 May, 2024
Contractors including Kier, Balfour Beatty and Bouygues are all using AI-enabled energy management systems in site cabins to reduce power waste 
Speedy Hire recognised as “climate leader”
Published on: 20 May, 2024
Company receives award for second year running
Solar panels and wild flower gardens: How rental depots are becoming greener
Published on: 20 May, 2024
How rental firms are using their depots to cut carbon emissions
Interview: Loxam Brazil CEO on rental market growth
Published on: 07 May, 2024
CEO talks energy transition, rental demand, and more
Ashtead unveils ‘Sunbelt 4.0’ plan
Published on: 01 May, 2024
Compound growth rate of 6-9% up to 2029
Intermat hails success of new format
Published on: 30 April, 2024
Vistor numbers down 26%, but successful focus on decarbonisation
10 major rental firms, OEMs and contractors join forces for new sustainability group
Published on: 26 April, 2024
Ten major players in the construction industry, including rental companies, OEMs and contractors have joined forces to create a new group dedicated to making the sector more sustainable.
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