Alibaba
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, commonly known as Alibaba, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Hangzhou, CN. Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma and a group of co-founders, Alibaba has revolutionised the e-commerce landscape, primarily operating in online retail, cloud computing, and digital entertainment. The company’s flagship platform, Alibaba.com, connects millions of buyers and suppliers globally, while its subsidiary, Alibaba Cloud, offers cutting-edge cloud computing services. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding operations in Europe and North America, Alibaba has established itself as a dominant player in the global market. Notable achievements include being one of the largest e-commerce companies worldwide and a pioneer in digital payment solutions through Alipay. Alibaba's commitment to innovation and customer-centric services continues to set it apart in the competitive tech industry.
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Alibaba's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Alibaba Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,263,149,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 485,983,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,920,925,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 7,856,241,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, the company's total emissions were about 10,290,709,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 398,668,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 2,124,793,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 7,767,248,000 kg CO2e. The 2023 emissions were slightly lower at approximately 9,927,762,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 540,575,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1,817,243,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7,569,944,000 kg CO2e. Alibaba has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards these targets, although specific near-term reduction goals have been removed or are not currently specified. Overall, Alibaba's emissions data reflects a significant environmental impact, particularly from Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest contributor in retail sectors. The company's long-term net-zero commitment indicates a strategic approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon emissions.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Alibaba is participating in some 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.
