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Baidu, Inc., commonly referred to as Baidu, is a leading technology company headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 2000, Baidu has established itself as a dominant player in the computer and related services industry, particularly in the realm of internet search and artificial intelligence. The company operates extensively across China and has expanded its influence in various global markets.
Baidu's core offerings include its renowned search engine, cloud services, and AI-driven solutions, which are distinguished by their advanced algorithms and user-centric design. Notable achievements include its significant market share in China's search engine sector and ongoing innovations in autonomous driving technology. With a commitment to enhancing digital experiences, Baidu continues to shape the future of technology in the region and beyond.
31
DitchCarbon score
-8 vs industry average
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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 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Baidu's reported carbon emissions
Baidu, a Computer and related services company headquartered in CN, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.25 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises 20.57 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 899.02 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 1.33 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions for 2024 include about 1.33 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1.14 million kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2023, Baidu's total emissions were approximately 2.10 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 20.04 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at around 645.06 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 1.45 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2022, total emissions were approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e, including 20.32 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 851.02 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based, and approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
In 2021, Baidu reported Scope 1 emissions of 16.41 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based emissions of 601.74 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1.17 billion kg CO2e.
The company's emissions in 2020 totalled approximately 490.84 million kg CO2e, consisting of about 5.97 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 (including 617,500 kg CO2e from stationary combustion), approximately 468.25 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 16.62 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2019, Baidu's total emissions were approximately 325.79 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 5.39 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 300.59 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 19.81 million kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2019 were approximately 305.98 million kg CO2e.
Baidu has disclosed its Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions for these years, including downstream categories, but has not disclosed all upstream categories. The company has a GHG emissions intensity of 0.016 per unit of revenue (CNY) in 2024. While Baidu has reported its emissions data, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges, such as Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments or a Climate Pledge signatory status, were available in the provided data.
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Baidu’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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