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 49 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 carbon emissions of approximately 16,118,688,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products. This figure represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, which also include Scope 1 emissions of about 1,712,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 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, using 2021 as the baseline year. 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 per service kilometre by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Uber's dedication to addressing climate change through substantial emission reductions. The company is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
