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Motor Vehicle Retail Services
US
updated 8 months ago

Social Bicycles Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Social Bicycles Inc., commonly known as SoBi, is a pioneering company in the bike-sharing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, SoBi has established itself as a leader in providing innovative bike-sharing solutions across major urban areas, including cities in North America and beyond. The company offers a unique dockless bike-sharing system that integrates smart technology, allowing users to locate and unlock bicycles via a mobile app. This flexibility and convenience set SoBi apart from traditional bike-sharing models. With a commitment to sustainability and urban mobility, Social Bicycles has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various municipalities to enhance public transport options. Recognised for its forward-thinking approach, SoBi continues to shape the future of urban transportation, making cycling accessible and efficient for communities worldwide.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Social Bicycles Inc.'s score of 66 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Social Bicycles Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Uber Technologies, Inc.

Social Bicycles Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc., and thus may inherit emissions data and climate commitments from its parent organisation. As part of its climate strategy, Social Bicycles Inc. aligns with the sustainability initiatives of Uber Technologies, Inc., which includes participation in various climate frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Social Bicycles Inc. have not been disclosed. The company is committed to addressing climate change through the initiatives cascaded from Uber Technologies, Inc., which may include ambitious goals for reducing emissions across its operations. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges specific to Social Bicycles Inc. In summary, while Social Bicycles Inc. does not currently report its own emissions data or specific climate commitments, it is positioned within the broader sustainability framework of Uber Technologies, Inc., which may influence its future climate actions.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,738,000
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000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
119,482,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Social Bicycles Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Social Bicycles Inc.'s primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Social Bicycles Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Social Bicycles Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Social Bicycles Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Social Bicycles Inc.'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
100%
Business Travel
<1%

Social Bicycles Inc.'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.

Social Bicycles Inc. 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.

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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