Alibaba Group Holding Limited, commonly known as Alibaba, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, Alibaba has established itself as a dominant player in the e-commerce and technology sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company primarily focuses on online retail, cloud computing, and digital entertainment, offering a diverse range of products and services that cater to both consumers and businesses. Notable platforms include Alibaba.com, Taobao, and Tmall, which facilitate seamless transactions and connect millions of buyers and sellers globally. With a strong market position, Alibaba has achieved remarkable milestones, including being one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Its innovative approach to technology and commitment to customer satisfaction set it apart in the competitive landscape, making Alibaba a key player in shaping the future of commerce.
How does Alibaba.Com, Inc.'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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Alibaba.Com, Inc.'s score of 25 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, Alibaba.Com, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 5,294,467,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 510,026,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 3,709,747,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions in the value chain, accounted for about 5,294,467,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Alibaba.Com, Inc. has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company is classified as a current subsidiary, and its emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Alibaba.Com, Inc. This data reflects the company's overall environmental impact but lacks detailed reduction strategies or commitments to mitigate these emissions. As the company continues to navigate its climate responsibilities, it remains essential for Alibaba.Com, Inc. to establish clear reduction targets and initiatives to align with global climate goals and enhance its sustainability profile.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 510,026,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,709,747,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,294,467,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Alibaba.Com, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

