Hertz
CEF Lead Executives
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VP, Sustainability & Impact Initiatives
Page is focused on crafting and driving corporate sustainability and social good strategy to ensure a positive impact on people and our planet. I work across the entire value chain to ensure that we’re aligned on both expectations and opportunities-then implement, advance and report on our progress. Over my career I’ve learned the importance of balancing our qualitative and quantitative needs and goals. There are challenges facing these efforts, but the key to making positive change is to consider both what we want to happen and the structures that we currently have (and need to create) to execute on those goals. I’m committed to ensuring goals are not just empty promises but become guiding principles which help to drive business success and are a force for good in our communities. I’m also a member (and former board member) of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Austin Hill Country Chapter, which engages high school boys to develop a heart for service in their communities in partnership with their moms. I’ve seen the impact it has had through my own involvement with my sons and I'm passionate about sharing this experience with others.
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SAMANTHA KIRK
Sustainabilty and Impact Director
Samantha previously served as the General Manager of Sustainability Reporting at Delta Air Lines. Sam's dedication to sustainability extends beyond her professional life as she actively incorporates sustainable practices into her personal lifestyle. With a background in Sustainability Procurement at The Coca-Cola Company, she has excelled in implementing responsible sourcing strategies and reducing environmental footprints. Sam's expertise, passion, and commitment make her a valuable asset in driving sustainability initiatives. Whether it's promoting environmental stewardship or inspiring others to adopt sustainable practices, Samantha continues to make a positive impact in the field of sustainability.
Sustainability Goals
Current Sustainability Focus Areas
Latest Sustainability Reporting
2022 Sustainability and Impact Report (February 2023)
Green Bond Allocation & Impact Report (March 2024)
Highlights
- Since becoming a first mover in rental car fleet electrification in 2021, today Hertz offers tens of thousands of EVs for rent at more than 2,000 locations in 44 U.S. states and additional EVs in the UK, mainland Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
- By the end of 2022 nearly 50,000 rideshare drivers had rented an EV through Hertz, logging over 260 million miles.
- Implemented a pilot by Hertz France to address the amount of water typically needed to clean returned cars. The team leveraged a new car cleaning technology, EcoPrep, which is a cutting-edge ecological vehicle cleaning system using a dry steam machine for interior and exterior cleaning. This process uses approximately 90% less water for vehicle sanitization and cleaning. What began as a small pilot in a handful of European locations expanded to 22 locations by the end of 2022.
- Participation in the following industry associations:
- Currently the only participating rental car company in the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (CEVA).
- Global Business Travel Association's (GBTA) sustainability program, inclusive of its Climate Working Group.
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Recent News
2024
Joined the CEF member network in March!
2023
BP announced plans to invest $1 billion by 2030 into electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the U.S. A significant part of this investment includes Hertz and BP announcing an intention to bring fast charging infrastructure to Hertz locations in major U.S. cities. BP aims to grow its charge points globally from 22,000 today to 100,000 by 2030. BP also announced it would purchase TravelCenters of America for $1.3 billion, adding a network of around 280 travel centers on major highways across the U.S. (Feb 2023)
Hertz and Uber expand partnership to bring up to 25,000 electric vehicles to European capitals. (January 2023)
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Launched a new public-private partnership, Hertz Electrifies, to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Starting with Denver, Hertz will work with select U.S. cities to add EVs to its rental fleet, support the building of charging infrastructure, create training opportunities, and engage with local organizations to extend the benefits of electrification to underserved communities. (Jan 2023)
2022
HERTZ / BP — Signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a US-wide network of EV charging stations run by bp pulse, BP’s EV charging solution brand. bp pulse will both build and manage the charging infrastructure at Hertz locations. (Oct 2022)
HERTZ / GM — Announced an agreement in which Hertz will plan to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop electric vehicles (EVs) over the next five years. Hertz estimates that its customers could travel more than 8 billion miles in these EVs, avoiding approximately 3.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions compared to similar gas-powered vehicles. (Sept 2022)
HERTZ / POLESTAR —Volvo spinoff Polestar has made a deal with Hertz to deliver 65,000 electric vehicles over the next five years, for use in Hertz’s retail and rideshare fleets. The deal builds on Hertz’s EV-advancing partnerships with Tesla and Uber announced last fall, and the company’s investment in EV charging infrastructure in the markets where it operates. (April 2022)