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.
DitchCarbon Score
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 37 is higher than 94% 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
In 2023, Lyft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1424.69 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions across various scopes, including Scope 1, which accounted for about 2,499,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and Scope 2 emissions, which were approximately 6,747,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Notably, Lyft's Scope 3 emissions reached about 1,750,467,000 kg CO2e in 2022, highlighting the significant impact of its supply chain and product use. 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 targets an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions 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 limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Lyft's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on both operational and supply chain emissions.
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
