DiDi Global Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:12,357,797.6 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:79,063.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:12,278,734.1 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:131,249.4 MWh/year
Water Consumption:145,000 tons/year
Waste Generated:67,000 cubic meters/year
Carbon Intensity:0.4 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent/million RMB
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety & Security
- Technology-Driven Development
- Environmentally Friendly
- Available for All
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Avoided GHG emissions by approximately 5.347 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by promoting green mobility.
- Over 57% of total mileage for ride-hailing services came from EVs.
- Achieved 100% replacement with NEVs in 12 cities (aiming for 28 by 2025).
- DiDi Bike obtained the first Green Supply Chain Management Certification in the two-wheeled vehicle sharing industry.
Social Achievements
- DiDi Seeds Program benefited families of nearly 50,000 ride-hailing drivers.
- Enterprise solutions benefited over 550,000 companies and over 45 million employees.
- Provided over RMB400 million in compensation to ride-hailing drivers for unoccupied running and overtime waiting.
- Launched "DiDi Women" to safeguard female drivers and riders in several countries.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Management Committee and ESG Research Center.
- Independent directors account for 42.9% of the Board of Directors. Female directors account for 42.9%.
- Provided anti-corruption training for all employees (over 30,720 person-times).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- 100% replacement of vehicle assets with NEVs in 28 major cities by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Transition risks (policy and regulation, market, technology, reputation) related to climate change.
- Physical risks (acute: typhoons, floods, extreme heat/cold; chronic: global warming, rising sea levels) related to climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established special working groups to track regulatory developments and incorporated climate risks into the regular risk management framework.
- Increased investment in technology R&D for low-carbon services and smart mobility solutions.
- Implemented precautionary measures, maintained material reserves, and formulated contingency plans for physical risks.
- Issued extreme weather safety alerts, developed protocols for driving and emergency responses, and conducted safety training sessions.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 100 suppliers audited in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Green procurement standards prioritizing minimal environmental impact materials.
- Green certification for suppliers.
- Code of conduct related to anti-corruption, labor rights, and environmental protection.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons and floods
- Extreme heat and cold
- Global warming and rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Policy and regulation risk
- Market risk
- Technology risk
- Reputation risk
Opportunities
- Digital carbon avoidance solutions
- Early warnings of extreme weather
- Trust from market
- Application of energy-saving measures
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), GRI Standards, IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures (ISSB), HKEX’s ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301, ISO 27701, Green Supply Chain Management Certification (DiDi Bike)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Smart e-bike helmet
- Designated driver luminous package
- DiDi Bike with intelligent VCU and wheel hub lock technology
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous awards listed in the report (see Sustainability Honors and Awards section)