Uber Technologies Inc
Uber Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Uber Technologies 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).
Uber Technologies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Uber Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Uber Technologies amounted to 143,188 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Uber Technologies increased by 13.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Uber Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Uber Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Uber Technologies were 1,712 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Uber Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Uber Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 37.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Uber Technologies's Scope 1 emissions increased by 34.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Uber Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 82,042 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 141,476 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Uber Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Uber Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 18.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Uber Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 13.02% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Uber Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Uber Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Uber Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported 31,611,806 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 2023 disclosure of Uber Technologies includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Uber Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Uber Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 31,611,806 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Uber Technologies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Uber Technologies's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 436.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Uber Technologies's Scope 3 emissions increased by 37.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Uber Technologies disclose?
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Uber Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Uber Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 31,600,284 tCO₂e (99.96%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 11,522 tCO₂e (0.04%)
Uber Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Uber Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,712 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 37,298 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Uber Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Uber Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.31 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Uber Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Uber Technologies ranked 4 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Uber Technologies among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Uber Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Uber Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 31,754,994 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 37.17% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Uber Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.45%. a