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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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.
In 2023, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,712,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 82,042,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reaching approximately 31,600,284,000 kg CO2e globally. Notably, in the US alone, Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products were about 16,118,688,000 kg CO2e. Uber has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040, both from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company is targeting a 34% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per service kilometre by 2030 and a 97% reduction by 2040, also from a 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the goal of achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2040. Uber's commitment to sustainability includes a pledge to match 100% of the electricity consumption from its US facilities with renewable energy by 2025. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change effectively.
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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 | 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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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.
