Cainiao strictly complies with applicable environmental laws and regulations. We have established clear carbon emission reduction targets and implementation plans, actively responding to the challenges brought by climate change. We take advantage of our strengths as a logistics industry player to actively promote green logistics practices and continuously improve our full-link green logistics solutions. We work hand-in-hand with partners along the value chain to promote sustainable development, mobilizing consumers to join us and contribute to the sustainable development of society at large.
Our Commitment
Cainiao promises that we will promote low-carbon change through scientific and technological innovation. We have established clear targets, including carbon neutrality in our own operations and reduction of Scope 3 carbon intensity by 50% from the base year of 2021 (or fiscal year 2022) by 2030 (or fiscal year 2031). Cainiao is also committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 (or fiscal year 2051).
2050
Net-zero GHG emissions by year 2050
2030
Carbon neutrality in our own operations by year 2030
2030
A 50-percent reduction in GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3, as compared to year 2021
Responding to Climate Change
Building on its digital advantages, Cainiao strengthens its green logistics capabilities and develops a full-link green logistics solution for partners along the value chain, operating across key segments including orders, packaging, transportation, warehousing, and recycling. Meanwhile, we also actively participated in the formulation of national and industry standards, including the formulation and publication of 8 national standards and 2 industry standards, promoting Cainiao's full-link green logistics experience throughout the industry.
Eco-Friendly Logistics Solutions for Merchants
Consumer Participation in Green Recycling
Our Progress
Introduction of E-waybills
Applied on parcels
100billion+
Saving shipping labels for the entire industry
400billion
Smart Order Consolidation Upgrade
Reduce the number of parcels with technologies, ultimately saving energy and lowering carbon emissions .
Reusable Box
Number of reusable boxes in circulation
33,000
Total number of reusable boxes used to date
130,000
Optimizing Transportation Methods
Optimize transportation routes, shorten travel distances, and accelerate the use of electric or unmanned vehicles.
Solar-powered Logistics Parks (in China)
Distributed rooftop solar PV systems
9industrial parks
Total installed capacity
33MW+
Promoting Green Recycling
Packaging recycling initiatives at over 110,000 "pick-up, drop-off" stations(as of March 31, 2023)