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 69% 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, comprising 324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 30,635,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a 12.5% reduction in emissions compared to 2022, demonstrating progress towards their net zero goals. Yelp has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions to near zero for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of this decade, specifically aiming for completion between 2023 and 2025. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate strategy. The emissions intensity for Yelp is reported at about 0.000023 metric tons CO2e per million USD in revenue and 6,000 metric tons CO2e per full-time employee, reflecting the company's operational impact. As part of its climate initiatives, Yelp is actively working to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its overall carbon footprint.
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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.
