The useful question is what changes for users, developers or buyers, and whether the announcement stays industry context or becomes something people can actually use.

eBay announced its 2025 sustainability progress, highlighting a $5.3 billion economic impact from recommerce, an increase of $300 million from 2024. The platform avoided 1.6 million metric tons of carbon emissions and diverted 71,000 metric tons of waste, reinforcing its role in circular commerce. The company maintained 100% renewable energy usage across operations, including data centers, despite business growth. eBay also advanced its Climate Transition Plan, setting clearer emissions reduction targets across its value chain and supporting partners and customers in climate efforts.

The Climate Transition Plan outlines a roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, with a 90% reduction in emissions from a 2019 baseline. Key targets include a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from downstream transportation and distribution by 2030. The plan is structured into four decarbonization pathways, each with specific actions, benchmarks, and dependencies such as third-party engagement and policy alignment. eBay commits to annually disclosing climate-related financial risks and opportunities through the TCFD framework.

eBay’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by 93% from 2019 levels, driven by energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy procurement. Offices accounted for 64% of these emissions, while fuel combustion and business travel contributed the remainder. In 2025, Scope 1 emissions totaled 4,189 metric tons CO2e and Scope 2 emissions 49 metric tons CO2e, supported by renewable energy certificates and virtual power purchase agreements. The company’s investment in renewable energy nearly eliminated its Scope 2 footprint.

Scope 3 emissions, primarily from downstream transportation and distribution, totaled 1,456,848 metric tons CO2e in 2025, representing 83% of total emissions. Other significant contributors included purchased goods and services (187,500 metric tons CO2e) and capital goods (23,200 metric tons CO2e). Emissions from shipping increased slightly due to longer distances and higher package weights. eBay’s Shipping Decarbonization Strategy details efforts to address these emissions, including optimizing logistics and reducing transportation impact.