eBay Inc
eBay's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, eBay completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
eBay has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into eBay's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of eBay amounted to 5,244 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of eBay decreased by 80.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
eBay's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are eBay's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of eBay were 5,098 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has eBay reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, eBay's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 81.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), eBay's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are eBay's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, eBay reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 146 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has eBay reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), eBay's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 99.28% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does eBay use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, eBay reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
eBay's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into eBay's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, eBay reported 2,096,472 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of eBay includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
eBay's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are eBay's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, eBay reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,096,472 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has eBay reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, eBay's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that eBay's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), eBay's Scope 3 emissions increased by 46.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does eBay disclose?
In 2024, eBay reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of eBay's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to eBay's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,762,807 tCO₂e (84.08%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 225,700 tCO₂e (10.77%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 38,000 tCO₂e (1.81%)
eBay's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into eBay’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, eBay reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,098 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,282 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.5 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
eBay's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does eBay's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, eBay reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.21, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does eBay rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, eBay ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places eBay among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into eBay's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, eBay reported a total carbon footprint of 2,101,716 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 44.36% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to eBay's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.24%.a