eBay has achieved strong operational emissions cuts (92% reduction in Scope 1&2) and hit 100% renewable electricity early. But Scope 3 shipping emissions rose 23% year-on-year, offsetting gains. A 2023 DOJ complaint over 343,000+ illegal product sales highlights enforcement risks, though the case was dismissed on Section 230 immunity grounds.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (4/10, 4/10).
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Among the 15 major e-commerce / online retail brands we've scored, eBay is tied =7th of 15, with 2 others.
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eBay is a US-based e-commerce platform founded in 1995, headquartered in San Jose. It operates a peer-to-peer and business-to-consumer marketplace with over 40% of 2024 sales in pre-owned or refurbished goods. The company has ~12,600 employees and generated $11.1B in revenue in FY2025.
Large e-commerce peer with similar supply-chain emissions dominance and recommerce growth trajectory.
View breakdown →Smaller peer-to-peer marketplace with overlapping pre-owned/refurbished business model and circular positioning.
View breakdown →Tech peer with similar corporate RE100 achievement and SBTi net-zero alignment but different scope footprint.
View breakdown →Critical shipping partner directly accountable for eBay's largest Scope 3 emissions category; carrier engagement dependency.
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