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Doordash

DoorDash, officially known as DoorDash, Inc., is a leading on-demand food delivery service headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including North America and parts of Australia. Specialising in connecting consumers with local restaurants, DoorDash has revolutionised the food delivery industry through its user-friendly app and extensive network of delivery drivers, known as Dashers. With a focus on convenience and speed, DoorDash offers unique features such as DashPass, a subscription service that provides customers with reduced delivery fees. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its IPO in 2020, solidifying its position as a market leader. Recognised for its innovative approach, DoorDash continues to shape the future of food delivery, making it a go-to choice for millions of customers.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Doordash's score of 24 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Doordash's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, DoorDash reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 23,110,307,300 kg CO2e across all scopes. This figure includes 3,565,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 18,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company disclosed its Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the vast majority of its total emissions. In 2021, DoorDash's emissions were considerably lower, with total emissions of about 6,370,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,078,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, DoorDash has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they joined any formal climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As the company continues to grow, addressing its carbon footprint will be crucial for aligning with industry standards and expectations regarding sustainability.

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Scope 1
1,078,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
5,793,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Doordash's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Doordash is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Doordash is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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