Cainiao Group
Cainiao Group, officially known as Cainiao Network Technology Co., Ltd., is a leading logistics and supply chain management company headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2013, Cainiao has rapidly established itself as a key player in the logistics industry, primarily serving e-commerce platforms and businesses across Asia and beyond. Specialising in smart logistics solutions, Cainiao offers a range of services including warehousing, last-mile delivery, and data-driven logistics management. Its unique integration of technology and logistics has enabled it to optimise delivery times and enhance operational efficiency. With significant achievements such as facilitating millions of deliveries daily, Cainiao has positioned itself as a vital component of Alibaba Group's ecosystem, contributing to its reputation as a market leader in the logistics sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Cainiao Group's score of 2 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cainiao Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cainiao Group reported a significant reduction in its carbon emissions, with total emissions amounting to approximately 340,710 kg CO2e. This figure includes zero emissions from Scope 1, indicating no direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The Scope 2 emissions, which relate to indirect emissions from purchased electricity, accounted for the entirety of their reported emissions. In contrast, the previous years saw much higher emissions, with 2021 reporting about 12,966,921,200 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside 19,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 2,349,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. The 2020 figures were similarly substantial, with Scope 1 emissions at about 16,407,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 601,740,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,173,460,600 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Cainiao Group has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s focus appears to be on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in its electricity consumption.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,407,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 601,740,200 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,173,460,600 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Cainiao Group is not committed to any 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.
