Baidu Inc
Baidu's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 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 Baidu's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Baidu amounted to 923,234.5 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Baidu increased by 12.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Baidu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baidu's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Baidu were 20,039 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Baidu reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Baidu's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 271.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Baidu's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Baidu's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Baidu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 851,017.7 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 903,195.5 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Baidu reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Baidu's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.63% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Baidu use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Baidu reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Baidu reported 1,452,401.7 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 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Baidu's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baidu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Baidu reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,452,401.7 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Baidu reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Baidu's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 7,231.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Baidu's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
Insights into Baidu's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Baidu reported a total carbon footprint of 2,375,636.2 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.96% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Baidu's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 38.02%.