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.
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Yelp's score of 43 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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. Comparatively, in 2022, Yelp's total emissions were about 36,782,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 4,606,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at 438,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,898,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 34,445,000 kg CO2e. Yelp has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) for the years 2020 to 2023, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. Overall, Yelp's emissions intensity per full-time employee was reported at 6,000 kg CO2e in both 2022 and 2023, reflecting a consistent approach to measuring their carbon footprint relative to workforce size.
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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
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Yelp 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.
