SAN JOSE, CA – eBay officials are crafting a roadmap to align eBay’s business plans and operations with ambitious climate targets and a low-carbon future. eBay Inc. released its inaugural Climate Transition Plan earlier this week. This plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap detailing how the company will advance sustainable commerce, reduce emissions across its operations and value chain, and achieve its long-term climate commitments.
“At eBay, we believe the future of commerce and the future of our planet are deeply connected,” said Renee Morin, eBay’s Chief Sustainability Officer via press release. “Building on our recommerce legacy, our Climate Transition Plan showcases how we will achieve net-zero emissions by 2045 while supporting a low-carbon economy. It reflects eBay’s long-standing commitment to climate resiliency, creating enduring value for our customers and community.”
eBay’s Climate Transition Plan identifies climate risks and opportunities for the business amid rising consumer demand for resale and sustainable shopping. It also outlines progress and future actions across key focus areas including:
- Advancing sustainable commerce: A circular marketplace model that extends product life, reduces waste, and empowers buyers and sellers to make more sustainable choices – positioning eBay to grow alongside rising consumer demand for resale and sustainable shopping.
- A clear path to net zero: A science-aligned pathway to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, with near-term and long-term targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
- Embedding climate into governance and planning: Integration of climate action into eBay’s governance, risk management, and financial planning, supported by Board-level oversight and strengthened Environmental, Social, Governance structures – reaffirming that climate resiliency is built into eBay’s operations.
- Improving our operations: A 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline and achievement of 100% renewable electricity across operations.
- Working across our value chain: Collaboration with carriers, suppliers, policymakers, and the eBay community to reduce Scope 3 impacts – particularly in transportation and logistics – and expand low-carbon delivery options.
As a global marketplace, eBay recognizes its responsibility to help shape a more sustainable future and drive a Just Transition to a net-zero economy. The company is committed to leading with high standards for climate action and continues to set, achieve, and evolve ambitious goals that support a greener, decarbonized world while creating lasting value for its stakeholders.