Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

Common Name
Alibaba Group Holding
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Internet Retail
Employees
123,711
Ticker
BABA
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology. The primary function of Alibaba is to provide online platforms for businesse...
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Alibaba Group Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Alibaba Group Holding has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Alibaba Group Holding’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Alibaba Group Holding's ESG Report 2025
a. Alibaba Group Holding's ESG Report 2025
b. Alibaba Group Holding's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2021
b. Alibaba Group Holding's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2021

Insights into Alibaba Group Holding's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alibaba Group Holding amounted to 4,413,302 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alibaba Group Holding increased by 6.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020222023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e0%+6%-26%+22%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alibaba Group Holding were 485,983 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Alibaba Group Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 emissions increased by 21.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,920,925 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,927,319 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Alibaba Group Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Alibaba Group Holding 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Alibaba Group Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202220232024202501 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Alibaba Group Holding's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding reported 7,856,241 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2025 disclosure of Alibaba Group Holding includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202220232024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+47%-3%+3%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,856,241 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Alibaba Group Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 48.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Alibaba Group Holding 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Insights into Alibaba Group Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 485,983 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,124 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 25.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

10010,0001,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002,00020,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AMeituanYear: 2024Scope 1: 78 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,931Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MVerkkokauppa.comYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 476Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MRakuten GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,991 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,647Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MEternalYear: 2025Scope 1: 57 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,367Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSwiggyYear: 2025Scope 1: 107 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,762Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MAAAmericanasYear: 2021Scope 1: 2,527 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,043Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MDoorDashYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,584Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MZalandoYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,002Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MAmazon.comYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 637,958Scope 1 Intensity: 23.72 tCO2e/$MMonotaROYear: 2023Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,798Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MQVC GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,915Scope 1 Intensity: 1.02 tCO2e/$MDeliverooYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,600Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MDelivery HeroYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,004Scope 1 Intensity: 3.53 tCO2e/$MVipshop HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,069Scope 1 Intensity: 4.77 tCO2e/$MBaozunYear: 2023Scope 1: 316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,240Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MJust Eat Takeaway.comYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,709Scope 1 Intensity: 2.78 tCO2e/$MTHGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,198Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MJD.ComYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,815,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 152,619Scope 1 Intensity: 11.90 tCO2e/$MMango Excellent MediaYear: 2023Scope 1: 419 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,058Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MNaspersYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,912 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,181Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$MLYYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,984Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MMomo ComYear: 2021Scope 1: 385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,190Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MBrainbees SolutionsYear: 2025Scope 1: 104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 897Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MAlibaba Group HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 485,983 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,124Scope 1 Intensity: 25.41 tCO2e/$M

How does Alibaba Group Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 25.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.54 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Alibaba Group Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Alibaba Group Holding among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Alibaba Group Holding's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 12,269,543 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.11% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Alibaba Group Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 32.01%. a

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