Postmates Sustainability Profile
Postmates, officially known as Postmates Inc., is a leading on-demand delivery service headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major urban areas, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City. Specialising in food delivery, grocery services, and alcohol delivery, Postmates distinguishes itself with its extensive network of local merchants and a user-friendly app that allows customers to order from a wide variety of restaurants and stores. In 2020, Postmates was acquired by Uber Technologies, further solidifying its position in the competitive delivery industry. With a commitment to convenience and speed, Postmates has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first platforms to offer contactless delivery options. Its innovative approach and strong market presence make Postmates a key player in the evolving landscape of on-demand services.
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Postmates's score of 72 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Postmates, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions data. Postmates inherits its climate initiatives and targets from Uber Technologies, Inc. This includes participation in various sustainability frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Uber. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Postmates have not been disclosed. While no absolute emissions numbers are provided, Postmates is aligned with Uber's broader climate commitments, which aim to address carbon emissions across all scopes. The lack of specific data highlights the need for transparency in reporting and a clear outline of future climate strategies.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,738,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 119,482,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Postmates's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Postmates's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 37% last year and increased by approximately 918% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Postmates'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.
Postmates has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
