eBay Inc

Common Name
eBay
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Internet Retail
Employees
11,500
Ticker
EBAY
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
eBay Inc. operates as a global e-commerce platform, offering a vast marketplace for buyers and sellers to trade a diverse array of goods and services. Established in 1995 and headquartered in San Jose...

eBay Energy Data Preview

In 2023, eBay disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

eBay disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

Finally, eBay also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, helping stakeholders evaluate eBay's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.

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Total Energy Consumed
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Insights into eBay's Energy Renewability

In 2023, eBay consumed a total of 1.58 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 86.61% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 13.39% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.

eBay's Energy Renewability Rate

87%

How much of eBay's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2023, eBay consumed a total of 1.58 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 86.61% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.

This high level of renewable energy use suggests that eBay has taken strong steps toward decarbonizing its energy supply and reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.

Are eBay's energy practices becoming more sustainable?

Since 2019, eBay's total energy consumption increased by 7.65%, including a 6.82% increase in 2023, reflecting a sustained rise in overall energy demand.

Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in eBay's consumption increased by 33.46%, including a 1.06% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.

Overall, eBay has seen rising energy demand, but has also made strong and consistent progress in increasing its reliance on renewable energy—mitigating the environmental impact of its growing consumption.

eBay's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time

1.5 M702.97 k97.03 k1.5 MGigajoules (GJ)2019202020212022202366%76%85%87%88%34%24%15%13%12%
  • Renewable Energy Consumed
  • Non-renewable Energy Consumed

Insights into eBay's Energy Consumption & Production Mix

In 2023, eBay disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the eBay's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.

eBay's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies

Electricity(Unspecified Source)(94.7%)

What are the main sources and generation technologies behind eBay's energy consumption?

In 2023, eBay's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from

  • Electricity (Unspecified Source) (94.73%)
  • Natural Gas (3.88%)
  • Other Sources (1.39%)

How diverse is eBay’s energy consumption mix?

In 2023, eBay consumed energy from 3 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a highly concentrated energy mix, with Electricity (Unspecified Source) alone accounting for 94.73% of total consumption.

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