Bird Sustainability Profile
Bird, officially known as Bird Rides, Inc., is a leading player in the micro-mobility industry, headquartered in California. Founded in 2017, Bird has rapidly expanded its operations across major urban centres in North America and Europe, providing eco-friendly transportation solutions. The company is renowned for its electric scooters and bikes, which offer a convenient and sustainable alternative to traditional transport methods. Bird's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly app, allowing riders to easily locate and rent vehicles. With a commitment to reducing urban congestion and carbon emissions, Bird has established itself as a pioneer in the micro-mobility sector, achieving significant milestones such as partnerships with various cities to promote sustainable transport initiatives.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Bird's score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bird's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Bird Construction Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,400,000 kg CO2e. This figure encompasses all emissions across their operations, although specific breakdowns into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were not disclosed. In 2021, the company reported emissions of about 7,813,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 9,430,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a significant total of about 17,243,000 kg CO2e for that year. Bird Construction has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with this target recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The commitment is applicable across all scopes of emissions, reflecting a long-term strategy to mitigate their carbon footprint. The company is currently in the process of establishing specific reduction targets, having initiated this commitment in 2023. As a corporate entity based in Canada, Bird Construction is part of the construction and engineering sector, which is increasingly under pressure to address climate change through effective emissions management and sustainability practices.
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| 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,813,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,430,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Bird's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bird has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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