Lyft
Lyft, Inc., commonly known as Lyft, is a prominent player in the ride-sharing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2012, Lyft has rapidly expanded its operations across major cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, establishing itself as a key competitor alongside other ride-hailing services. The company offers a range of transportation solutions, including standard rides, shared rides, and Lyft XL for larger groups. What sets Lyft apart is its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, with initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting local partnerships. With millions of active users and a strong market presence, Lyft has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of electric scooters and bikes, further diversifying its service offerings. As a leader in the ride-sharing sector, Lyft continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of urban transportation.
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How does Lyft'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
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Industry Benchmark
Lyft's score of 21 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lyft's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Lyft's total greenhouse gas emissions amounted to approximately 1,759,713,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 2,499,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 6,747,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 1,750,467,000 kg CO2e. Lyft has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56.5% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 85% per million USD value added within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. In summary, Lyft is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, with clear targets set for both direct and indirect emissions, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 718,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,650,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,357,212,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lyft 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.
