Sources: Lime, Micromobility Industries

The LEVA-EU member recently published its GHG inventory results from last year, noting an 81.4% reduction in carbon emissions intensity since 2019. Its first quarterly earnings as a public company were recently disclosed, revealing a revenue increase of 24% year over year.

In its GHG inventory report Lime lists various highlights, including the following:

• A reduction of 81.4% in company-wide carbon emissions intensity since 2019 (including an improvement of 44% year-over-year in comparison to 2024).
• An absolute reduction of 77.2% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 direct operational emissions.
• A reduction of 79.5% in Scope 3 intensity across supply chain, logistics, upstream manufacturing, as well as other material categories.
• An estimated reduction of 25.3% of manufacturing emissions intensity in its new batteries, e-scooters, LimeBike and LimeGlider fleet.
• Fleet charging and operating facilities powered by 100% renewable electricity.

The full report can be accessed here, and further coverage explaining the results can be accessed on Lime’s website.

A successful first quarter as a public company

It was recently reported that the company’s revenue had reached $304 million (€260.5 million), an increase of 24% year over the year, its Adjusted EBITDA coming in at $84 million (€71.98 million).

Lime’s average operational fleet expanded by 22%, growing to 407,700 vehicles, demonstrating a stronger presence in the world of micromobility.

The company’s CEO Wayne Ting stated that the positive results were driven by Lime’s “competitive advantages made possible by our vertically integrated platform” alongside continuous investment in existing as well as new markets, with its efforts to drive rider engagement.

CFO Ann Gugino also explained that “positive unit economics” over markets of various sizes, with strong execution and demand trends, provide the company with confidence for its full-year outlook.

Lime’s second quarter also marks a significant milestone after its IPO, with the balance sheet being reshaped, its long-term debt being paid, and the way being paved for a revenue of $1.04–$1.10 billion in revenue for 2026.

New addition to senior management team

Lime announced the appointment of Hannah McClellan Richards, who has been its new Chief Operating Officer since June.

She joins the company following 15 years of experience at Amazon, where most recently she served as Vice President of Operations for Amazon Pharmacy. During her long tenure at the company she navigated complex logistical challenges as she supported one of the world’s largest operating networks.

Leading Lime’s local and central operations teams, she will ensure the charging, maintenance and deployment of hundreds of thousands of vehicles in around 230 cities within 29 countries over 5 continents daily