- Scope 3 emissions (primarily from shipping and transportation) far outweigh Scopes 1 and 2.
- Reducing carbon intensity of shipping despite reduction in emissions.
- Ensuring accurate data collection and methodology for emissions calculations.
eBay Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, eBay Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 26.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 6.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 20.3K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
26.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
91%
of total energy
Waste
296 tons/year (San Jose HQ)
2023
Energy Use
379.5K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 6.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.3K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 26.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 43.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 1.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
| 2019 | 87.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions.
- 91% renewable energy for data centers and offices.
- 59% decrease in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions between 2019 and 2023.
- 1.6 million metric tons of carbon emissions avoided in 2023 through recommerce.
- 69,000 metric tons of waste avoided in 2023 through recommerce.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve a higher percentage of growth among eBay sellers in less-advantaged communities by 2025.
- Raise $600 million for charities globally from 2021 to 2025 (eBay for Charity).
- Increase employee volunteer hours with eBay Foundation programs year-over-year from 2021 to 2025.
- Create $22 billion in positive economic impacts, avoid 8 million metric tons of carbon emissions and avoid 350,000 metric tons of waste through recommerce from 2021 to 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from 2019 baseline.
- Achieve 20% absolute reduction in Scope 3 downstream transportation and distribution GHG emissions by 2030 from 2019 baseline.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic OpportunitySustainable CommerceCulture and WorkforceTrusted Marketplace