Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
Alibaba Group Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Alibaba Group Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alibaba Group Holding amounted to 6,740,499 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alibaba Group Holding increased by 11.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alibaba Group Holding were 718,491 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Alibaba Group Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 40.88%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Alibaba Group Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,732,075 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 6,022,008 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Alibaba Group Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 17.12% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Alibaba Group Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Alibaba Group Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- 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 2024, Alibaba Group Holding reported 7,865,726 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Alibaba Group Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,865,726 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Alibaba Group Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Alibaba Group Holding's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 48.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.
Insights into Alibaba Group Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Alibaba Group Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 14,606,225 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.24% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Alibaba Group Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 53.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 41.23%.