Enterprise Recognized for Environmental Stewardship

The largest privately-owned fleet has taken strides towards investing in and implementing vehicles and practices that conserve resources and lower environmental impact.

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September 24, 2019

Enterprise Recognized for Environmental Stewardship — Enterprise has been recognized for its environmentally conscious initiatives.
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Best in Biz Awards International and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has recognized Enterprise Holdings, which owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car Brands, for its environmental stewardship.

Enterprise received the “Best in Biz” Environmental Program of the Year in recognition of its sustainable transportation and operations. This includes its investments in late-model and fuel-efficient vehicles, shared mobility services and alternative fuels.

Enterprise continues to implement strategic solutions that conserve resources and improve efficiencies throughout its global network.

Every year, the company re-refines more than 1 million gallons of oil for reuse in its fleet and recycles 1 million oil filters. In 2017, the Ethical Corporation honored Enterprise Holdings as a Responsible Business Awards finalist in the "Supplier Engagement of the Year" category.

Enterprise Holdings also has been named a finalist in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2019 Citizens Awards, in the category of Best Environmental Stewardship.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized Enterprise Holdings for its tree planting initiatives, including the Enterprise 50 Million Tree Pledge, a unique public-private partnership between the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation and the Arbor Day Foundation to support reforestation.

Best in Biz Awards 2019 International is a business awards program evaluated by an independent panel of judges hailing from a wide spectrum of publications and media outlets spanning 11 countries.

Topics:Enterprise Enterprise Holdings Green Initiatives Car Rental Operators Alamo Rent A Car Green Fleets Awards National Car Rental Global Fleet

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