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.
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 30,635,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, Yelp's total emissions were about 36,782,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) since 2020, with total emissions recorded at 27,712,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 25,672,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Yelp's emissions intensity has also shown improvement, with emissions per million in revenue decreasing from approximately 0.000031 metric tons CO2e in 2020 to about 0.000024 metric tons CO2e in 2023. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their reports. Overall, Yelp's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting reflects an awareness of its environmental impact, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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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.