Kuaishou

Kuaishou's reported carbon emissions

Kuaishou, a company in the computer and related services industry based in China, reported significant carbon emissions in its 2024 reporting year. The total reported emissions for 2024 were approximately 142.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 210,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 5,780,000 kg CO2e and (location-based) of about 27,400,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 125,910,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were further broken down, with upstream leased assets contributing the largest portion at approximately 86,280,000 kg CO2e, followed by capital goods at about 29,030,000 kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2023, Kuaishou reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 1,055,300,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for 2023 were around 8,400,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions stood at about 1,046,900,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not fully disclosed for 2023, with missing data points for purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute. Kuaishou's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are detailed in its ESG reports. The company's disclosure covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with a focus on upstream categories in its reporting. Specific reduction targets or achievements, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), are not currently detailed.