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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Industry Average
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Yelp's score of 31 is higher than 59% 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 36,782,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 438,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,898,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions, around 34,445,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3. Yelp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. In 2023, the company achieved a significant milestone, reporting a 12.5% reduction in emissions compared to 2022, which is a crucial step towards its net zero goal. This reduction reflects Yelp's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly by Yelp Inc. The company continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 534,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,167,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,014,000 | 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.
