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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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. Over the years, Yelp's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at 36,782,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 25,672,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 27,712,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) for these years, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact reporting. Despite these figures, Yelp has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that while the company is actively measuring its emissions, it has yet to establish formal goals for reducing its carbon footprint. Yelp's emissions intensity has shown variability, with approximately 0.024 kg CO2e per million USD in revenue in 2023, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to manage its environmental impact in relation to its financial performance.
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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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.