Glovo, officially known as Glovoapp23, is a leading on-demand delivery service headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, establishing a strong presence in cities like Madrid, Milan, and Buenos Aires. Operating within the logistics and food delivery industry, Glovo distinguishes itself by offering a diverse range of services, including food delivery, grocery shopping, and courier services. Its unique "anything, anytime" model allows users to order a wide variety of products, setting it apart from traditional food delivery platforms. With significant milestones such as securing substantial funding rounds and expanding its service offerings, Glovo has positioned itself as a key player in the competitive delivery market, continually striving to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
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In 2023, Glovo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 262,547,710 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 249,204,330 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 168,097,410 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,105,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,656,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 161,336,410 kg CO2e. Glovo has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 7% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by approximately 42.12% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data for Glovo is cascaded from its parent company, Glovoapp23, S.L., and reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action within the food delivery industry.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 633,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 84,001,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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.
Glovo 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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