Uber
Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is a leading player in the ride-hailing and mobility services industry. Headquartered in the United States, Uber operates in numerous major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing innovative transportation solutions since its founding in 2009. The company revolutionised urban mobility with its core services, including ride-sharing, food delivery through Uber Eats, and freight logistics. Uber's unique technology platform connects riders with drivers seamlessly, offering convenience and efficiency that has reshaped how people travel. With a strong market position, Uber has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its services globally and continually enhancing user experience through app innovations. As a pioneer in the gig economy, Uber remains at the forefront of transforming transportation and delivery services worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Uber'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
Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Uber's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Uber's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Uber reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,118,688,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically from the use of sold products. This follows a trend of emissions reporting where, in 2022, the company recorded about 12,738,630,000 kg CO2e in the same category. For Scope 1 emissions, Uber's total was about 1,712,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 82,042,000 kg CO2e. Uber has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Uber plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 34% per service kilometre within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Uber's dedication to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions across all scopes.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,121,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 131,701,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,106,730,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Uber 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.
