JD Logistics, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-01 to 2023-12)
Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2023-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:576.2 thousand tonnes of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:148.6 thousand tonnes of CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:79.2 thousand tonnes of CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:348.4 thousand tonnes of CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:696.7 thousand MWh
Waste Generated:10.4 thousand tonnes
Carbon Intensity:15.9 tonnes of CO2e/million revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Green Logistics
- Employee Well-being
- Supply Chain Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully completed rooftop photovoltaic installations at 17 JD Logistics Asia No. 1 smart industrial parks, 2 sorting centers, 2 bulky item warehouses, and 1 logistics park, with a total installed capacity of 114.48 megawatts.
- Deployed a total of 8,290 self-owned new energy vehicles for trunk and terminal transportation.
- Reduced secondary packaging by over 800 million units in 2023.
- Introduced 1 million reusable express packages as part of the “Green Stream Initiative”.
- Reduced carbon emissions by approximately 69,515 tonnes through green packaging.
- Annual procurement of photovoltaic green power was 47,344.4 MWh, reducing carbon emissions by 27,000 tonnes.
Social Achievements
- Allocated RMB 82.1 billion towards human resources, marking a 23.9% increase in frontline employee salaries and benefits compared to the previous year.
- Launched the “JD Selection Plan” 1.0 to connect farmers with internet influencers, providing integrated solutions for product selection, quality control, marketing, and logistics.
- Increased express delivery orders for agricultural products and local specialties by 30.2% from the previous year.
- Launched emergency response mechanisms during crises such as floods and earthquakes, promptly mobilizing emergency supplies.
- Provided high-quality logistics services for over 100 marathons in cities across the country.
- Distributed over RMB 20 million from relief funds, helping more than 250 employees and their families.
- Employees volunteered for a total of 11,233 hours.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a robust compliance management system to ensure that all business operations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory standards.
- Established a mechanism for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and responding to various types of risks.
- Conducted online integrity and compliance training and exams for the entire workforce, achieving a 100% completion rate.
- Implemented the “Accountability Basics and Control (ABC)” system to empower managers in preventing corruption.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve further emission reductions across the entire value chain by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Eliminate the use of R22 refrigerant by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (floods, droughts, high temperatures).
- Increasingly stringent energy and resource efficiency regulatory requirements.
- Fluctuating energy prices.
- Costs associated with the research and development and transition to low-carbon technologies.
- Challenges in managing returned goods due to increased e-commerce returns.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of frontline staff in challenging working conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in supply chain infrastructure and advancing digital and intelligent technologies.
- Implementing emission reduction actions and solutions to actively address climate change.
- Establishing a comprehensive carbon emission monitoring system.
- Optimizing logistics network by using more efficient transportation and storage equipment.
- Establishing emergency mechanisms such as maintaining stable relationships with suppliers and stockpiling necessary supplies.
- Implementing a range of safety measures tailored to various business scenarios and lines.
- Conducting concentrated inspections and rectifications at delivery sites to eliminate hazards.
- Utilizing driving data and driver assistance systems to monitor road traffic safety.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1,588 key suppliers assessed in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- ESG ratings assigned to key suppliers based on assessment outcomes.
- Corrective measures implemented for suppliers with subpar performance.
- ESG training provided to key suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods
- Extreme high temperatures
- Droughts
Transition Risks
- Energy and resource efficiency regulatory requirements
- Enhanced requirements for carbon emissions disclosures
- Environmental standards
- Carbon pricing mechanism
- Fluctuant energy prices
- Low carbon technology R&D and transition costs
- Stakeholder attention
Opportunities
- Green and low-carbon logistics services
- More climate-resilient supply chains
- Shifts in consumer preferences
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD Recommendations, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
JD Logistics' initiatives contribute to these goals through green logistics, renewable energy adoption, employee well-being programs, supply chain sustainability, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Reusable express packages
- Optimized reusable cooler boxes
- X series cardboard boxes
- Hydrogen-fuelled heavy trucks
- Intelligent delivery vehicles
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 ESG Governance Award
- Ranked 4th in the Top 50 logistics Enterprises in 2023
- Ranked 2nd in the Top 50 Private Logistics Enterprises in 2023
- S&P CSA rating of 52 points
- CDP Climate Change rating of B-
- MSCI ESG rating of BB
- Shortlisted in 2023 Top 25 Global Logistics Brand Values by Brand Finance
- Shortlisted in 2023 Top 10 Strongest Global Logistics Brands by Brand Finance
- Outstanding Logistics and Supply Chain Service Provider Award