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Alibaba Group Holding Limited, commonly referred to as Alibaba, is a leading Chinese multinational specialising in computer and related services (industry code 72). Headquartered in Hangzhou, China, the company has established a significant presence across Asia and globally, serving millions of businesses and consumers. Founded in 1999, Alibaba has grown to become a dominant force in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments, and logistics, with its core platforms including Alibaba.com, Taobao, and Tmall.
What sets Alibaba apart is its comprehensive ecosystem that seamlessly integrates online retail, cloud services, and financial technology, enabling efficient commerce and innovation. Recognised for its market leadership and pioneering digital infrastructure, Alibaba continues to shape the future of digital trade and enterprise services worldwide.
63
DitchCarbon score
+24 vs industry average
Alibaba’s score of 63 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Computer Services is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.246
20182025
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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Alibaba's reported carbon emissions
Alibaba, a prominent company in computer and related services (72) headquartered in CN, has disclosed its carbon emissions for recent fiscal years. In 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 10.3 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 486 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 1.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and approximately 7.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. For the 2024 fiscal year, total emissions stood at approximately 10.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 399
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Alibaba’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Active
RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Alibaba2 months ago
63
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