How Uber Eats is Prioritising Sustainable Food Delivery
Uber Eats is strengthening its commitment to sustainability in London with two major initiatives aimed at reducing waste and carbon emissions in food delivery.
The newly-introduced Green Packaging Badge helps consumers identify and support eco-conscious restaurants, while a partnership with Zenion is driving the adoption of electric motorcycles among couriers, significantly cutting emissions in last-mile delivery.
The initiatives align with Uber Eatsâ broader strategy to promote sustainable choices for consumers, restaurants and couriersâtransforming the food delivery ecosystem one order at a time.
Supporting sustainable restaurants
The food delivery industry generates significant amounts of single-use plastic waste, much of which is in landfills or oceans.
To combat this issue, Uber Eats has launched the Green Packaging Badge, a new feature that highlights restaurants using sustainable packaging materials.
Customers browsing Uber Eats in the UK will now see this badge next to select merchants who meet Uberâs sustainability criteria.
- Compostable containers and utensils from plant-based materials like sugarcane or bamboo.
- Recyclable packaging aligning with local recycling systems.
- Reusable packaging that, by design, minimises single-use waste.
Uber Eats is partnering with sustainable packaging suppliers to support restaurants in this transition and providing incentives for businesses to adopt greener materials.
Electrifying last-mile deliveries with Zenion
In addition to reducing packaging waste, Uber Eats is tackling emissions from delivery vehicles. A new partnership with Zenion, the UK’s largest provider of electric motorcycle rentals, aims to transition 3,000 petrol-powered couriers to electric motorcycles by the end of 2025.
Following a successful 2024 trial—where 350 couriers switched to electric—the partnership is now scaling up. Under the agreement:
- Zenion will provide at least 2,200 electric motorcycles for Uber Eats couriers in London, increasing availability throughout the year.
- Uber Eats will promote Zenion’s rental program, offering financial incentives to couriers switching to electric.
- By the end of 2025, 3,000 electric motorcycles are expected to operate, significantly reducing emissions from deliveries.
Zenion’s Vmoto CPx electric motorcycles have already logged over 20 million zero-emission miles, preventing more than 1 million litres of petrol from being burned in London alone.
Industry leaders on the shift to sustainable deliveries
Richard Jordan, CEO of Zenion, highlights the impact of the collaboration.
âWe are delighted to work with Uber Eats to deliver on this ambitious target for last-mile sustainability," he says.
"Our goal is to make the transition to electric as quick and seamless as possible for couriers while improving air quality in London.â
Uber Eats is committed to reducing emissions from deliveries, and our partnership with Zenion is a key step forward. By expanding the adoption of electric motorcycles, we’re showcasing in London what we aim to achieve in major cities across Europe.
The future of green food delivery
As London pursues environmental policies to reduce emissions and waste, Uber Eatsâ initiatives align with the cityâs broader sustainability goals.
By making it easier for consumers to support eco-friendly restaurants and incentivising couriers to go electric, Uber Eats is setting a precedent for greener food delivery worldwide.
These efforts mark a significant step toward a future where sustainability and convenience coexist, ensuring that food delivery remains efficient and environmentally responsible.
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