Lyft Sustainability Profile
Lyft, Inc., commonly known as Lyft, is a prominent player in the ride-sharing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2012, Lyft has rapidly expanded its operations across major cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, establishing itself as a key competitor alongside other ride-hailing services. The company offers a range of transportation solutions, including standard rides, shared rides, and Lyft XL for larger groups. What sets Lyft apart is its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, with initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting local partnerships. With millions of active users and a strong market presence, Lyft has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of electric scooters and bikes, further diversifying its service offerings. As a leader in the ride-sharing sector, Lyft continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of urban transportation.
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Lyft's score of 59 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Lyft's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lyft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,355,550,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 2,351,229,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,451,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 1,870,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Lyft's emissions were slightly lower at about 2,273,871,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again dominating at approximately 2,269,685,000 kg CO2e. Lyft has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Specifically, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2025. Furthermore, Lyft has committed to a 56.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, alongside an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions per million USD value added within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Lyft's emissions data and reduction initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,328,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,798,193,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lyft's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Lyft's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 31% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 6% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Lyft's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Lyft has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
Frequently Asked Questions
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