Yelp Inc
Yelp's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Yelp 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).
However, Yelp has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Yelp's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yelp amounted to 1,584 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 Yelp increased by 1.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Yelp's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yelp's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yelp were 332 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Yelp reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Yelp's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yelp's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Yelp's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Yelp reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 167 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,252 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Yelp reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Yelp's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 47.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yelp's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Yelp's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Yelp use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Yelp reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Yelp's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Yelp's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Yelp reported 32,308 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 Yelp includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Yelp's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yelp's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Yelp reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,308 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Yelp reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Yelp's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 40.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yelp's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Yelp's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Insights into Yelp’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Yelp reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 332 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,412 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Yelp's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Yelp's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Yelp reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.95, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Yelp rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Yelp ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Yelp is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Yelp's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Yelp reported a total carbon footprint of 33,892 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.22% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Yelp's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.69%.a