Upwork
Upwork Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading platform in the freelance marketplace industry, connecting businesses with skilled professionals across various sectors. Founded in 2015 through the merger of Elance and oDesk, Upwork has since established itself as a pivotal player in remote work solutions, facilitating millions of projects globally. With a focus on technology, creative services, and professional consulting, Upwork offers a unique blend of talent sourcing and project management tools. Its user-friendly interface and robust vetting processes set it apart, ensuring clients access top-tier freelancers. Notable achievements include a vast network of over 18 million registered freelancers and a strong market position as one of the largest platforms for remote work, making it an essential resource for businesses seeking flexible staffing solutions.
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Upwork's score of 52 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Upwork's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Upwork reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,443,000 kg CO2e, with the majority classified under Scope 3 emissions. This includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 8,800,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 508,000 kg CO2e). The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at about 11,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and approximately 301,000 kg CO2e (location-based). In 2023, Upwork's emissions were higher, totalling around 13,390,000 kg CO2e, again primarily from Scope 3, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 12,797,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions for that year were approximately 18,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and about 349,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The trend shows a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 7,301,000 kg CO2e, indicating a growing impact from business operations. Upwork has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. All emissions data is sourced directly from Upwork Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organisations. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its commitment to sustainability, although specific reduction strategies have not been disclosed.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 32,960 | 00,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 860,100 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Upwork is not participating in any 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.
