Baidu, Inc., commonly referred to as Baidu, is a leading technology company headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 2000, Baidu has established itself as a dominant player in the computer and related services industry, particularly in the realm of internet search and artificial intelligence. The company operates extensively across China and has expanded its influence in various global markets.
Baidu's core offerings include its renowned search engine, cloud services, and AI-driven solutions, which are distinguished by their advanced algorithms and user-centric design. Notable achievements include its significant market share in China's search engine sector and ongoing innovations in autonomous driving technology. With a commitment to enhancing digital experiences, Baidu continues to shape the future of technology in the region and beyond.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Baidu's reported carbon emissions
Baidu, a Chinese technology company in the computer and related services industry, has reported a total of approximately 2.25 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For 2024, Baidu's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 20.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 899 million kg CO2e, while the location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 777.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 1.33 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products accounting for the vast majority of this scope.
In 2023, Baidu reported a total of approximately 2.10 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 20 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 645.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.45 billion kg CO2e.
The company's emissions in 2022 totalled approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 20.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 851 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e.
In 2021, Baidu's emissions were approximately 1.79 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 16.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 601.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.17 billion kg CO2e.
For 2020, Baidu reported a total of approximately 490.8 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 468.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 16.6 million kg CO2e.
In 2019, Baidu's total emissions were approximately 325.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 5.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 300.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 19.8 million kg CO2e.
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