Alibaba
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, commonly known as Alibaba, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma and a group of co-founders, Alibaba has significantly transformed the e-commerce landscape, primarily operating in Asia, Europe, and North America. As a key player in the technology and e-commerce industry, Alibaba's core business areas include online retail, cloud computing, and digital entertainment. Its flagship platforms, such as Alibaba.com and Taobao, offer unique features that connect millions of buyers and sellers globally, facilitating seamless transactions. With a strong market position, Alibaba has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. The company continues to innovate, providing a diverse range of products and services that cater to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Alibaba's score of 62 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alibaba's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alibaba Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12.36 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 928,939 tonnes from Scope 1 (direct emissions), 3.76 million tonnes from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy consumption), and about 7.68 million tonnes from Scope 3 (indirect emissions from the value chain). The total emissions for 2022 were around 13.25 million tonnes CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in emissions year-on-year. Alibaba has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company is also committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Alibaba's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action. The company is actively participating in global initiatives such as the Business Ambition for 1.5°C, demonstrating its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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Add to project2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 510,026,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,709,747,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,294,467,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
