Alibaba Reveals Tech Hub Embracing Extensive Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategies
Alibaba's Sustainable Chaoyang Science and Technology Park: A Model for Environmental Sustainability
Alibaba's new Chaoyang Science and Technology Park in Beijing is a testament to the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and low-carbon principles. The park, designed by NBBJ, showcases a carbon-reducing smart system that is a significant technological innovation for Alibaba.
The park's design prioritizes the efficient use of resources. The roof design of the indoor office and activity spaces allows for the efficient use of natural light, reducing energy consumption for daily lighting. The outdoor green spaces are paved with permeable materials, resembling a "sponge city" and reducing water accumulation on rainy days.
A major feature of the park is its rainwater retention tank, with a capacity of over 3,000 cubic meters. This tank is used for rainwater recycling and garden irrigation, contributing to the park's water conservation efforts.
The carbon-reducing smart system in the park precisely controls air conditioning, lighting, and other systems based on weather conditions and the number of people in the park, achieving scientific carbon reduction.
Alibaba's sustainable operations extend to the construction of its own office spaces. All new Alibaba campuses aim to achieve LEED Gold certification, adhering to low-carbon principles in various stages such as material use and construction. As of March 31, 2023, a total of 131,000 square meters of Alibaba's office campuses had achieved LEED Gold certification.
The food waste treatment facility in the basement of every office building in the Alibaba park fermentates waste for a week and converts it into organic fertilizer for the outdoor plants.
Every employee in the park can actively participate in ESG initiatives. These initiatives include low-carbon commuting, adjusting workstation air conditioning and lighting, recycling plastic bottles, and carbon reduction activities. Employees' environmental and carbon reduction actions can be converted into points and rewards in the park.
36Kr was among the first to visit and explore the environmental, social, and governance elements present in the park upon its official opening on May 10. The content in this article was originally published by 36Kr and has been translated and adapted by our website Connection. The article was written by Xue Xiaowan for 36Kr.
The park's permeable pavement rate for the park's squares and pedestrian paths is approximately 70%. This contributes to the park's overall water conservation and waste reduction efforts.
The phrase "ESG is the bridge to the future" is displayed in Alibaba's new Chaoyang Science and Technology Park, encapsulating the company's vision for a sustainable and low-carbon future.
