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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Upwork'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.
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Upwork's score of 39 is higher than 66% 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 2023, Upwork reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,372,100 kg CO2e, with no emissions recorded under Scope 1. The company’s Scope 2 emissions, which include indirect emissions from purchased electricity, amounted to about 18,200 kg CO2e on a market-based approach. The majority of Upwork's emissions stem from Scope 3, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 12,797,100 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Upwork's total emissions were approximately 7,283,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again being the primary contributor at about 7,283,700 kg CO2e. The company has shown a significant increase in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were around 273,600 kg CO2e, indicating a growing footprint primarily in the Scope 3 category. Upwork has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is sourced directly from Upwork Inc. and does not cascade from any parent organisation. The company continues to monitor its emissions, focusing on transparency in its reporting.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 32,960 | 00,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 860,100 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
