Sustainability

Good for the People, Good for the Planet.

Bird strives to make cities more livable. That starts with how we move.

Two riders on Bird e-bikes cycling along a sunny, tree-lined city path

Our Mission

Micromobility isn't just a transportation alternative — it's a mindset and infrastructure shift. Every Bird ride that replaces a car trip reduces emissions, clears road space, and makes cities a little easier to breathe in.

Rider on a Bird scooter in a protected bike lane on a sunny city street

Our Commitment

As a starting point, Bird has operated carbon-neutral since 2020 in over 150+ cities and universities across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

We measure our full environmental footprint using life-cycle assessment methodology, covering manufacturing through end-of-life. We offset what we can't yet eliminate. And we collaboratively design our vehicles so we can control — and steadily improve — their sustainability profile from the ground up.

What that looks like in practice

  • Partnering with local utility companies (e.g. PG&E) to purchase renewable energy for fleet charging
  • Using e-vans and cargo bikes for vehicle collection and redistribution
  • Recycling 100% of metal, batteries, and e-waste through U.S. recycling partners
  • Creating second-life opportunities for lithium-ion batteries (UL Certified)
  • Complying with applicable environmental laws and regulations across every city or university we operate in
  • Testing swappable and integrated battery innovations to extend vehicle life and reduce waste

Goals

  • Deliver carbon-neutral operations across all markets
  • Expand cargo bike and e-quad fleet deployment for fleet operations
  • Increase vehicle lifespan through in-house engineering and second-life parts programs
  • Grow protected bike lane advocacy work with city partners
  • Expand green energy charging partnerships across North America