- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Transitioning drivers and couriers to electric vehicles
- Transitioning merchants to more sustainable packaging
- Decarbonizing the freight industry
Uber Technologies, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Uber Technologies, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 31.6M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 141.5K tCO2e/year (location-based) 82042 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 31.6M 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
31.6M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
40.17% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
251.8K m3/year
2023
Energy Use
462.2M kWh/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). | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 141.5K tCO2e/year (location-based) 82042 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 31.6M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 9% of on-trip miles in Europe and 8.2% of on-trip miles in the US and Canada took place in zero-emission vehicles
- Achieved 100% renewable energy match for all US offices
- Expanded sustainability goals to delivery and Uber Freight businesses
- Received SBTi approval for emissions reduction targets
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of rides in London and Amsterdam zero-emission by 2025
- 50% of all mobility kilometers in 7 European capitals zero-emission by 2025
- 80% of deliveries in Europe and Asia-Pacific using more sustainable packaging by 2025
- Net-zero climate emissions from all corporate operations by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of rides in Canada, Europe, and the US zero-emission by 2030
- 100% of deliveries in 7 European capitals zero-emission by 2030
- 100% of deliveries globally using more sustainable packaging by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- 100% of rides and deliveries globally in zero-emission vehicles, micromobility, or public transit by 2040
- Net-zero climate emissions across all lines of business by 2040
- Uber Freight to shift 80% of global brokerage shipments to cleaner transportation by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate risks and opportunitiesAir qualityWaste and packagingDriver and courier safety and well-beingRegulatory changes and risksUser safetyData privacy and cybersecurityInnovation/artificial intelligence (AI)Lobbying and policy influenceDiversity, inclusion, equity, culture, civil rights, and equalityHuman rights and labor practices in operationsCommunity impactESG governanceEthics and conductBusiness resilience