Meitu, Inc., a leading technology company headquartered in Hong Kong, has established itself as a prominent player in the mobile internet and artificial intelligence sectors since its founding in 2008. Renowned for its innovative photo and video editing applications, Meitu's core products, including MeituPic and BeautyPlus, offer unique features that enhance user creativity and engagement. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding operations globally, Meitu has achieved significant milestones, such as its successful IPO in 2016. The company is recognised for its commitment to integrating advanced AI technology into its services, setting it apart in the competitive landscape of digital media. As a pioneer in beauty and social networking applications, Meitu continues to solidify its market position through continuous innovation and user-centric design.
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In 2023, Meitu, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,026,420 kg CO2e, comprising 114,830 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,911,590 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, when emissions totalled about 1,140,180 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 88,770 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,051,400 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Meitu's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at about 1,221,490 kg CO2e, including 55,760 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,165,730 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2020, the company emitted approximately 1,095,360 kg CO2e, while in 2019, emissions were around 1,511,440 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a need for enhanced climate commitments, as no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed by Meitu. Meitu has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, and there are currently no climate pledges or SBTi reduction targets in place. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 261,470 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,219,920 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Meitu 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.
