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.
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Industry Average
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Uber's score of 61 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, particularly in the United States, where Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reached approximately 16,118,688,000 kg CO2e. This figure highlights the substantial impact of their operations on the environment. In the UK, the company reported Scope 3 emissions of about 616,159,000 kg CO2e, while other regions such as Canada and Germany reported emissions of approximately 1,282,653,000 kg CO2e and 91,615,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Uber has set ambitious climate commitments to address its carbon footprint. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Uber has committed to a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. In addition, Uber plans to significantly cut its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, targeting a 34% reduction per service kilometre by 2030 and a remarkable 97% reduction by 2040. Uber's overarching commitment includes reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to sustainable practices and reducing its environmental impact.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
