Zto Express
ZTO Express, officially known as ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc., is a leading logistics and express delivery company headquartered in China. Established in 2002, ZTO has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including East and South China, positioning itself as a key player in the logistics industry. Specialising in parcel delivery and logistics solutions, ZTO Express is renowned for its efficient services and extensive network, which includes a robust fleet and advanced technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its successful IPO in 2016, which marked a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory. With a strong market presence, ZTO continues to innovate, offering unique services that cater to the evolving needs of e-commerce and retail sectors, solidifying its reputation as a trusted logistics partner.
DitchCarbon Score
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Zto Express's score of 29 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Zto Express's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ZTO Express reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,945,932,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,402,275,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 388,692,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions also at approximately 1,945,932,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reliance on emissions from business travel and employee commuting. Over the years, ZTO Express has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with total emissions rising from about 655,762,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to the latest figure in 2023. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. ZTO Express has committed to submitting reduction targets by July 31, 2023, as part of its compliance with the Commitment Compliance Policy. However, it has not yet established a net-zero commitment or long-term reduction targets. The company is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, although specific targets have not been detailed. As a major player in the air freight transportation and logistics sector, ZTO Express is positioned to make significant impacts on climate change through effective emissions management and reduction strategies.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 526,654,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 72,449,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Zto Express is committed to some 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.
