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RSC Equipment Rental Introduces Equipment Emission Tracking

Pioneering solution helps customers measure environmental impact

RSC Equipment Rental Introduces Equipment Emission Tracking

Pioneering solution helps customers measure environmental impact

Published 10-08-09

Submitted by RSC Equipment Rental

RSC Equipment Rental, the operating company of RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RRR) today launched an equipment emission tracking service that automatically calculates greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emissions from diesel powered equipment. The data regarding these emissions are critical for regulatory compliance, voluntary reporting, and carbon footprint reduction. The Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University independently verified the methodology, the formulas and the data collected.

"RSC is the first company in the equipment rental industry to provide customers accurate and detailed emissions data that help them with regulatory guidelines, voluntary reporting, and measuring progress towards sustainability goals," said Kevin Groman, Senior Vice President and head of the company's sustainability efforts. "The launch of this service, which has been in development for more than a year, could not be more timely; on Monday, an executive order was issued by the White House requiring federal agencies to measure, manage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward agency-defined targets. Taken together, this executive order, and the EPA's recently issued rule requiring large U.S. sources and suppliers to collect and annually report their greenhouse gas emissions data, underscore the growing trend toward, and need for, accurate accountability and tracking, and we are excited to provide this beneficial solution to all customers."

RSC took great lengths to ensure the integrity of the methodology for this tracking solution. The verified formulas include the hours of use, load factor, fuel consumption, density conversion, emission factors and engine horsepower/tier level. The service tracks the greenhouse gas emissions carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, as well as emissions of other key criteria pollutants including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particular matter, and hydrocarbons. The formulas are applicable to diesel powered equipment with hour meters, which reflects 88% of RSC equipment with hour metered engines. Total greenhouse gas emissions that result from use of the rented equipment are printed on the rental invoices.

"At RSC, we are dedicated to innovating customer solutions that positively impact our customers, our business and the environment," said Erik Olsson, President and CEO. "With our leading-edge, value-added solutions, we are changing the way our customers use rented equipment and helping them become more sustainable." For individual greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants emissions, detailed reports are available through the RSC Online customer portal and Total Control® web-based asset management system.

For more information on RSC's innovative sustainability, please ask your RSC representative, call 1-800-222-777, or visit RSCrental.com/sustainability.

About RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RRR) and RSC Equipment Rental, Inc.

RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RRR) based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the holding company for the operating entity RSC Equipment Rental, Inc., which is a premier provider of rental equipment in North America, servicing the industrial, maintenance and non-residential construction markets with $2.4 billion of equipment at original cost. RSC offers superior equipment availability, reliability and 24x7 service to customers through an integrated network of 464 branch locations across 40 states in the United States and three provinces in Western Canada (as of September 30, 2009). Customer solutions to improve efficiency and reduce cost include the proprietary Total Control® rental management software, Mobile Tool Rooms™ and on-site rental locations. With 4,300 employees committed to safety and sustainability, RSC delivers the best value and industry leading customer service. Additional information about RSC is available at www.RSCrental.com.

RSC Equipment Rental

RSC Equipment Rental

RSC Equipment Rental, Inc. is a premier provider of rental equipment in North America, servicing the industrial, maintenance and non- residential construction markets with $2.4 billion of equipment at original cost. RSC offers superior equipment availability, reliability and 24x7 service to customers through an integrated network of 464 branch locations across 40 states in the United States and three provinces in Western Canada (as of September 30, 2009). Customer solutions to improve efficiency and reduce cost include the proprietary Total Control® rental management software, Mobile Tool Rooms™ and on-site rental locations. With 4,300 employees committed to safety and sustainability, RSC delivers the best value and industry leading customer service.

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