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.
+27 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Alibaba's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10.3 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 486 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.9 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 7.9 billion kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) and in Alibaba Cloud (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2030. Additionally, Alibaba targets a 50% reduction in carbon intensity across its value chain (Scope 3) and aims to enable a total reduction of 1.5 gigatonnes of carbon emissions by 2035. These commitments reflect Alibaba's dedication to addressing climate change and align with its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Alibaba’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
50% reduction in all scopes
By 2030, to achieve carbon neutrality in its own operation (Scope 1+2) and in Alibaba Cloud (Scope 1+2+3); 50% reduction in carbon intensity…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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