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 46 is higher than 70% 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 Scope 1 emissions of about 324,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,216,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 30,635,000 kg CO2e. Yelp has made notable strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 12.5% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2022 to 2023. This reduction marks a significant step towards their commitment to reach near-zero emissions in both scopes by the middle of this decade (2025). The company has also reported emissions intensity metrics, with approximately 0.024 metric tons CO2e per million USD in revenue and 6,000 kg CO2e per full-time employee, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency alongside emissions reductions. Yelp's emissions data is sourced directly from Yelp Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to prioritise sustainability and climate action as part of its corporate responsibility initiatives.
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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 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.
