Baidu Inc
Baidu's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Baidu 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, Baidu 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Baidu's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Baidu amounted to 798,008.3 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Baidu decreased by 13.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Baidu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baidu's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Baidu were 20,569.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Baidu reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Baidu's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 281.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Baidu's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Baidu's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Baidu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 645,057.7 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 777,438.8 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Baidu reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Baidu's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.92% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Baidu use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Baidu reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Baidu's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Baidu's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Baidu reported 1,326,462.1 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 2024 disclosure of Baidu 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. a
Baidu's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baidu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Baidu reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,326,462.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Baidu reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Baidu's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 6,595.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Baidu's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Baidu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Baidu’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Baidu reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,569.5 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,540 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Baidu's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Baidu's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Baidu reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.25 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Baidu rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Baidu ranked 20 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Baidu among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Baidu's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Baidu reported a total carbon footprint of 2,124,470.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.57% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Baidu's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 36.59%. a