Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Deliveroo score?

Deliveroo reports Scope 1 emissions of ~4,234 tCO₂e and combined Scope 1+2 market-based of ~3,260 tCO₂e for GB in 2024, with prior year comparatives (2023: Scope 1 ~3,094t, Scope 2 market-based ~628t). Data appears in SECR/annual report filings following GHG Protocol methodology. However, figures appear to cover only Great Britain, not all 10 global markets, and there is no evidence of third-party limited assurance verification. Partial Scope 1&2 with methodology but incomplete geographic covera

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Deliveroo score?

Deliveroo has not reported Scope 3 emissions despite having an enormous and complex supply chain. The company's Scope 3 footprint includes emissions from approximately 180,000 self-employed riders (many using petrol scooters/cars), packaging waste from hundreds of millions of orders, and upstream emissions from technology infrastructure. This is a mid-to-large company with significant procurement and delivery operations across 10 markets, yet no Scope 3 categories have been quantified or disclos

Emissions Trajectory: How does Deliveroo score?

DitchCarbon data suggests Scope 1 emissions rose from ~3,094t in 2023 to ~4,234t in 2024, while Scope 2 market-based went from ~628t to a combined S1+S2 of ~3,260t. This indicates Scope 1 emissions increased year-on-year. Without Scope 3 data covering rider emissions and packaging, it is impossible to determine the overall trajectory. The company set a 50% carbon reduction target by 2025 and a net-zero target for Scope 1&2 by 2035, but there is no evidence these operational emissions are trendin

Energy Source: How does Deliveroo score?

Deliveroo reported ~20% of deliveries on electric bikes or scooters in 2024, indicating some progress in electrifying its delivery fleet. The gap between Scope 2 location-based (~4,409t) and market-based (~3,260t combined with S1) suggests some renewable energy procurement for offices. However, there is no evidence of RE100 membership, PPAs, or a formal renewable energy strategy for operations. The company is primarily a tech platform with offices, so energy consumption is relatively modest, but

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Deliveroo score?

No evidence of any biodiversity policy, nature impact assessment, or TNFD-aligned disclosure was found. Deliveroo's supply chain has material nature exposure through food sourcing (restaurants serving meat, dairy, and agricultural products at scale) and packaging materials. The company facilitates billions of pounds of food transactions without apparent engagement on nature-related supply chain risks. While Deliveroo's direct operations have minimal nature impact, the platform's facilitation of

Resource Use & Waste: How does Deliveroo score?

Deliveroo's sustainability strategy mentions wanting to reduce waste, but evidence of concrete action is limited. The food delivery industry generates significant single-use packaging waste — research has identified this as the most significant environmental effect of the sector. Some competitors like Delivery Hero have implemented sustainable packaging programs and cutlery opt-out features. Deliveroo's 2024 Annual Report references environmental ambitions but no quantified circular economy targ

Water Impact: How does Deliveroo score?

No water consumption data, water footprint assessment, or water management policy was found for Deliveroo. As a technology platform and food delivery intermediary, Deliveroo's direct water consumption is limited to office use. However, the company facilitates food supply chains with significant embedded water footprints. The company's low direct water impact as a tech platform means the physical risk is limited, but the complete absence of any water-related disclosure, even at a basic level, pre

Targets & Commitments: How does Deliveroo score?

Deliveroo has set a net-zero target for Scope 1 and 2 by 2035 and an interim target of 15-25% reduction by end of 2025, along with a broader 50% carbon reduction target by 2025. These are self-set targets without SBTi validation or commitment. No SBTi entry was found on the target dashboard. The targets cover only Scope 1&2 (a tiny fraction of total platform impact) and exclude the massive Scope 3 footprint from riders, packaging, and food supply chains. No mention of offsets or removals was fou

Transparency & Accountability: How does Deliveroo score?

Deliveroo publishes a sustainability review within its annual report (page 50 of the 2024 Annual Report) with six sustainability pillars. As a formerly LSE-listed company, it produced TCFD-aligned disclosures and SECR emissions reporting as required by UK regulations. The sustainability review is integrated into the annual report rather than being a standalone publication. Board-level oversight exists through the company's governance structure. However, there is no standalone sustainability repo

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Deliveroo score?

No specific greenwashing lawsuits, environmental fines, or regulatory actions against Deliveroo were found. The company has faced significant controversy around rider employment status and worker rights (Netherlands exit, Australian collapse), but these are primarily social/labour issues rather than environmental. No evidence of climate policy lobbying or trade association memberships opposing climate action was found. The company is not covered by InfluenceMap's LobbyMap database of 1,000 compa

Deliveroo Sustainability Score: 31/100

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Deliveroo·E-commerce / Online Retail·London, United Kingdom·Founded 2013·Last verified 22 April 2026

out of 100

Below expectationsPending Review

Deliveroo has reported partial Scope 1 and 2 emissions for GB only, with no Scope 3 quantification despite operating 180,000 riders and facilitating billions in food orders. Scope 1 emissions rose year-on-year. The company sets unvalidated targets covering only 5% of its footprint, ignores nature and packaging waste, and lacks third-party verification.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

E-commerce / Online Retail sector ceiling.

40 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

30 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 40) + (0.7 × 30) = 33.0

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.95

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

31 / 100

The ten questions

Where Deliveroo is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (7/10, 5/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (1/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

7 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Third-party verified

DitchCarbon — Deliveroo organization profile

Ongoing

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[2]Self-reported

Deliveroo Corporate Sustainability

Ongoing

Q1Q5Q7Q9

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[3]Self-reported

Deliveroo Annual Report 2024

2024

Q2Q5Q6Q9

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[4]Third-party verified

DCF Modeling — Deliveroo mission and vision

Unknown

Q3Q4Q8

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[5]Third-party verified

JETIR — Environmental effects of food delivery services

Unknown

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[6]Public record

Wikipedia — Deliveroo

Ongoing

Q10

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[7]Public record

Investment Week — Understanding climate fund reporting

Unknown

Q10

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Deliveroo in context

Where Deliveroo sits among e-commerce / online retail peers.

Among the 14 major e-commerce / online retail brands we've scored, Deliveroo sits 12th of 14.

12/14

Deliveroo's rank

Industry average

Industry low

Industry high

5Booking Holdings Inc. (Booking.com)

11Just Eat Takeaway.com

12Deliveroo

13Amazon.com

14Temu (PDD Holdings Inc.)

How this score has moved

Deliveroo's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Deliveroo

Deliveroo is a food delivery platform operating across 10 markets, connecting users with restaurants and self-employed couriers. Founded 2013, headquartered London. The platform facilitates millions of orders annually via mobile app, generating revenue through commission, delivery fees, and restaurant partnerships. Listed on LSE until 2024.

Founded

2013

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Employees

~3,600

Annual revenue

~£2.0B

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