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Zhihu Inc.

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Zhihu Inc., a prominent player in the Chinese internet landscape, is headquartered in Beijing, CN. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly evolved within the knowledge-sharing industry, primarily focusing on its flagship platform, Zhihu, which serves as a question-and-answer community. This platform distinguishes itself through its high-quality user-generated content and a diverse range of topics, attracting millions of users seeking expert insights and peer advice. Over the years, Zhihu has expanded its offerings to include paid content, live-streaming services, and a subscription model, enhancing user engagement and monetisation opportunities. As a leader in the knowledge-sharing sector, Zhihu Inc. has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2021, solidifying its market position and commitment to fostering a culture of knowledge exchange in China and beyond.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Zhihu Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zhihu Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zhihu Inc., headquartered in China (CN), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 869,110 kg CO2e. This figure is entirely attributed to Scope 2 emissions, as the company recorded no Scope 1 emissions. The emissions data reflects Zhihu's energy consumption, with a revenue of about USD 592 million. Zhihu has set a near-term reduction target to decrease per capita electricity consumption at its Beijing location by 5% by the end of 2027, using 2022 as the baseline year. This commitment demonstrates the company's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 emissions. Currently, Zhihu does not have any Scope 3 emissions data disclosed, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent or related organization, indicating that it operates independently in its climate reporting and commitments.

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2023
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869,110
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zhihu Inc.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Zhihu Inc. is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Zhihu Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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