- Increased energy consumption due to the rapid development of LLMs.
- Market risk due to increasing public demand for low-carbon consumption.
- Reputational risk from potential "greenwashing" concerns.
- Policy and legal risk from increasing environmental information disclosure requirements.
- Technical risk from the surge in low-carbon technology and the need for accelerated R&D in energy conservation and environmental protection technology.
- Acute risk from extreme weather events disrupting data center operations.
- Chronic risk from changes in climate and precipitation patterns increasing water use costs.
Baidu Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Baidu Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4M tCO2e/year (location based). By scope: Scope 1: 20.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 903.2K tCO2e/year (location based); Scope 3: 1.5M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.4M tCO2e/year (location based)
2023
Water Usage
2.1M m3/year
2023
Waste
5.1K tons/year (non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
1.0M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 20.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 903.2K tCO2e/year (location based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.4M tCO2e/year (location based) |
| 2022 | 2.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 490.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 325.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Annual average PUE of Baidu data centers was 1.19, with an annual minimum of 1.11.
- Increased renewable energy consumption to 52,179,275.0 kWh
- Reduced diesel consumption to 81.1 t
- Achieved a water-saving rate of 44.8% per module in Baidu Yangquan Data Center, saving a total of 480,000 tons per year.
- Baidu Campus, Baidu Technology Park, and Baidu Kuike Technology Building obtained ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
- Held a zero-carbon conference (Baidu World 2023)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Corporate GovernanceData Security and Privacy ProtectionProduct QualityGreen OpportunitiesCarbon NeutralityHuman Rights ProtectionCommunity DevelopmentAI Ethics