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Alibaba

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited, commonly known as Alibaba, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Hangzhou, CN. Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma and a group of co-founders, Alibaba has revolutionised the e-commerce landscape, primarily operating in online retail, cloud computing, and digital entertainment. The company’s flagship platform, Alibaba.com, connects millions of buyers and suppliers globally, while its subsidiary, Alibaba Cloud, offers cutting-edge cloud computing services. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding operations in Europe and North America, Alibaba has established itself as a dominant player in the global market. Notable achievements include being one of the largest e-commerce companies worldwide and a pioneer in digital payment solutions through Alipay. Alibaba's commitment to innovation and customer-centric services continues to set it apart in the competitive tech industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Alibaba's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

Alibaba's score of 59 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alibaba's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,263,149,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 485,983,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,920,925,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 7,856,241,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2024, the total emissions were about 10,290,709,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 398,668,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 2,124,793,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 7,767,248,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, emissions were reported at approximately 9,927,762,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 540,575,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,817,243,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 7,569,944,000 kg CO2e. Alibaba has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term commitment reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The SBTi targets were established in 2023, indicating a proactive approach to sustainability. Overall, Alibaba's emissions data and climate commitments highlight its ongoing efforts to mitigate environmental impact while navigating the complexities of global operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alibaba's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Alibaba is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Alibaba is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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