Yelp
Yelp Inc., a prominent player in the online review platform industry, is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates extensively across the United States and internationally. Founded in 2004, Yelp has revolutionised the way consumers discover local businesses, offering a comprehensive database of user-generated reviews and ratings. The platform's core services include business listings, customer reviews, and advertising solutions, which empower users to make informed decisions while helping businesses enhance their visibility. Yelp's unique approach to community engagement and transparency has solidified its position as a trusted resource for millions seeking recommendations for dining, shopping, and services. With over 200 million reviews, Yelp has achieved significant milestones, including its initial public offering in 2012, establishing itself as a leader in the local search and discovery market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Yelp's score of 41 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yelp's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yelp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,176,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 30,635,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, Yelp's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2022, the total emissions were about 36,782,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 438,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,898,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 34,445,000 kg CO2e. The company reported a decrease in total emissions from 2021, where they were approximately 25,672,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 454,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,301,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 22,917,000 kg CO2e. Yelp has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The emissions intensity per full-time employee has remained consistent at about 6,000 to 7,000 kg CO2e, reflecting the company's operational scale and workforce. Overall, while Yelp has not set formal reduction targets, its ongoing emissions reporting suggests an awareness of its carbon footprint and a potential pathway towards future sustainability efforts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 534,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,167,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,014,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Yelp is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
