Deliveroo sustainability score: 31/100

Deliveroo reported Scope 1 emissions of ~4,234 tCO₂e and combined Scope 1+2 market-based of ~3,260 tCO₂e for GB in 2024 following GHG Protocol methodology. Coverage limited to Great Britain only, not all 10 global markets. No third-party limited assurance verification obtained. Partial geographic coverage and lack of verification prevent higher score.

Deliveroo has not quantified Scope 3 emissions despite operating 180,000 self-employed riders (many using petrol scooters/cars), generating hundreds of millions of packaging-intensive orders, and sourcing technology infrastructure across 10 markets. Supply chain emissions data entirely absent from public disclosures.

Scope 1 emissions increased 37% from ~3,094t in 2023 to ~4,234t in 2024. No Scope 3 data exists to assess full platform emissions trend. Company reported 6% GTV growth, indicating overall platform emissions rising. Net-zero 2035 and 50% reduction by 2025 targets lack evidence of downward operational trajectory.

Deliveroo reported ~20% of 2024 deliveries on electric bikes or scooters. Gap between location-based (~4,409t) and market-based (~3,260t) Scope 2 suggests limited renewable energy procurement for offices. No RE100 membership, PPAs, or formal renewable energy strategy disclosed.

No biodiversity policy, nature impact assessment, or TNFD disclosure found. Supply chain has material nature exposure through food sourcing (meat, dairy, agricultural products at scale) and packaging. Platform facilitates billions of pounds of food transactions without engagement on nature-related supply chain risks.

Deliveroo mentions waste reduction ambitions but evidence of concrete action is limited. No quantified circular economy targets, waste reduction metrics, or comprehensive packaging strategy found in public disclosures. Food delivery industry generates significant single-use packaging waste; competitors have implemented sustainable packaging programs and opt-out features.

No water consumption data, water footprint assessment, or water management policy disclosed. As a technology platform, Deliveroo's direct water consumption is limited to offices. Company appears unaware of embedded water footprints in food supply chains it facilitates.

Deliveroo set net-zero for Scope 1&2 by 2035 and 15-25% reduction by end 2025, with 50% carbon reduction target by 2025. Targets are self-set without SBTi validation. Targets cover only Scope 1&2 (tiny fraction of platform impact) and exclude massive Scope 3 footprint from riders, packaging, and food supply.

Deliveroo publishes sustainability review within annual report (page 50, 2024) with six pillars. As formerly LSE-listed, produces TCFD-aligned disclosures and SECR emissions reporting per UK regulations. No standalone sustainability report, no dedicated team disclosed. Depth of environmental data limited compared to peers with SBTi-verified targets.

No greenwashing lawsuits, environmental fines, or regulatory actions found. Company faced significant worker rights controversies (Netherlands exit, Australian collapse) but these are labour/social issues. No climate policy lobbying or trade association opposition found. Not covered by InfluenceMap LobbyMap. ESG concerns noted by investment analysts.