Our Emissions Are Dropping - And Here's How
We've got some good news: our emissions are going down. A lot.
In 2024, EasyMile’s total emissions dropped to 1,045 tCO₂e, which is a 25% decrease compared to last year. That’s a big step in the right direction. To put it into perspective, our emissions per employee went from 5.5 tCO₂e in 2023 to 4.5 tCO₂e this year. Progress we’re proud of.
Cutting Back on Flying
Business travel is still our biggest source of emissions — clocking in at 235 tons, with air travel making up 75% of that. No surprise there. But we’ve been taking real steps to change that.
We’re making more use of remote maintenance, partnering with local teams to handle on-site customer support, and leaning into video conferencing whenever possible. These shifts are helping us fly less, and it’s working.
The Vehicles we Move, Powered by Electricity
Emissions from the vehicles we autonomize are based on the electricity used by our fleet of 110 active vehicles worldwide. The tricky part? Emissions vary depending on how each country generates its electricity.
In 2024, these emissions rose by 22% to 44 tCO₂e, partly due to increased activity. It's something we're monitoring closely.
Better Data, Better Decisions
We’ve made big improvements in how we track emissions from purchased goods — moving away from generic monetary estimates and using real emissions data instead. Thanks to that, emissions in this category fell by 60%.
We’re also working more closely with partners, some of whom now provide life-cycle assessments, which help us get a clearer, more accurate picture of emissions tied to raw platforms and hardware inputs.
Fun Fact: A Lot of Us Are Vegetarians
Turns out, what we eat makes a difference too. Employee meals are a notable emissions source, but a recent survey found that about 40% of meals are vegetarian — and those only account for 10% of our lunch-related emissions. Every veggie burger counts!
Still Driving Too Much
Even though only 20% of our team commutes with combustion engine vehicles, those cars make up 90% of commuting emissions. It’s a stark reminder that vehicle type matters more than how many people are driving.
We also acknowledge some limitations in the data — like challenges in measuring office energy use. But we’re working on improving those areas too.
What’s Next: Staying on the Path to a Greener Future
Our Carbon Footprint Report isn’t just about looking back — it’s a guide for what we’ll do next. Here's where we’re focusing:
- Rethinking business travel: More remote support, fewer flights, and when we do travel — trains first.
- Choosing better suppliers: Giving preference to partners with strong sustainability practices.
- Electronics with a second life: Opting for refurbished laptops and phones to reduce tech waste.
- Keeping the team engaged: From internal comms to Climate Fresks, we’ll keep building awareness.
We’re committed to making sustainability part of everything we do — and this report helps keep us accountable.
📄 Curious to find out more? [See our complete 2024 Carbon Footprint Report here.]