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Uber

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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.

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67

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Uber's score of 67 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Uber's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products amounting to approximately 31,600,284,000 kg CO2e globally. In the United States alone, this figure reached about 16,118,688,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040, using 2021 as the baseline year. Uber's Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 1,712,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 82,042,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 141,476,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Additionally, Uber is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 34% per service kilometre by 2030 and by 97% per service kilometre by 2040. The company has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Uber's commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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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
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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Uber's primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Uber is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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