Alibaba
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.
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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.
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Industry Benchmark
Alibaba's score of 48 is higher than 72% 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 significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 486 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions amounting to about 1.92 billion kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, as they have disclosed emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions data remains undisclosed. Looking back at previous years, in 2024, Alibaba's Scope 1 emissions were around 399 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.12 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 541 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of roughly 1.82 billion kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on managing and potentially reducing their carbon footprint over time. Alibaba has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. This long-term target was established in 2023, demonstrating their dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with global sustainability goals. Overall, Alibaba's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to environmental stewardship, with ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce their carbon emissions in the retail sector.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
