Ebay
eBay Inc., a leading global e-commerce platform headquartered in the United States, has revolutionised online shopping since its founding in 1995. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, eBay connects millions of buyers and sellers, facilitating transactions across a diverse range of categories, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Renowned for its auction-style listings and fixed-price sales, eBay offers a unique marketplace experience that empowers individuals and businesses alike. The platform's commitment to innovation has led to significant milestones, such as the introduction of mobile commerce and enhanced buyer protection features. As a pioneer in the online retail industry, eBay continues to maintain a prominent market position, boasting a vast user base and a reputation for trustworthiness and variety in its offerings.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ebay's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Ebay's score of 42 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ebay's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, eBay reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 26,419,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 20,349,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 1,777,889,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as downstream transportation and distribution. eBay has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions from downstream transportation and distribution by 20% within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, eBay has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, with a long-term target of reducing Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect eBay's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 24,743,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,176,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Ebay is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
