Baozun Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
- Establishment of Tuopu Carbon Neutral Park with PAS 2060 certification
- 28% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from 2021
- 40% of core suppliers undertaking carbon reduction projects
- Extensive social benefits and career development opportunities for employees
- University partnerships with Shandong Vocational and Technical University of International Studies and Jiangxi University of Technology
- Launch of BBI 2.0 for precise data analysis with patent and copyright applications
- ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and privacy management
- Comprehensive ESG management system with Sustainability Committee oversight
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Baozun's Founder, Chairman and CEO, Mr. Vincent Qiu, remarked, "Sustainability is integrated into our core business operations, and we actively collaborate with all stakeholders to shape a green and sustainable future for commerce. Driven by our vision of 'Technology Empowers Future Success', we work closely with stakeholders, under the guidance of the Board of Directors and the Sustainability Committee, to chart meaningful pathways toward sustainable development. At Baozun, sustainability is central to our operations. We prioritize improving energy efficiency and minimizing waste in our warehousing and logistics parks. Additionally, we actively promote sustainable lifestyles among our employees, brand partners, consumers, and other stakeholders, fostering a green e-commerce ecosystem."
Key ESG achievements in 2023:
- We expanded our carbon neutrality efforts by establishing the Tuopu Carbon Neutral Park. Guided by the "3R (Reduction, Replacement, Removal)" carbon reduction concept, both of our carbon-neutral parks have earned PAS 2060 carbon neutrality certification.
- We reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by
28% from 2021 and led40% of core suppliers to undertake carbon reduction projects. - We advanced environmental targets, including energy and water efficiency, packaging reduction, and waste reduction, building on our existing carbon neutrality goals.
- We provided extensive social benefits and career development opportunities for our employees. In 2023, our Baozun Capacity Development Center doubled its training outreach, conducting 122 combined online and in-person sessions, engaging 38,242 participants.
- We broadened our university partnerships by signing agreements with Shandong Vocational and Technical University of International Studies and
Jiangxi University of Technology. These collaborations, in addition to the establishment of the Baozun-Nantong Open University E-Commerce Industry College in 2021, aim to nurture talent in the e-commerce sector and provide students with high-quality vocational education and promising career opportunities. - We launched the 2.0 version of our big data product, BBI, ensuring precise, real-time, and refined data analysis. By December 31, 2023, we had applied for 75 patents and copyrights for 321 software programs.
- We achieved ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System Certification, signifying compliance with international privacy standards. Additionally, we expanded cybersecurity coverage, with 6 major systems and 15 subsystems passing certification audits by national assessment agencies.
- We established a comprehensive ESG management system, with our Sustainability Committee playing a key role in formulating and implementing ESG initiatives, ensuring effective risk management and internal control systems.
For the full Baozun 2023 annual sustainability report, please visit: https://ir.baozun.com/ESG-Report.
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About Baozun Inc.
Founded in 2007, Baozun Inc. is a leader in brand e-commerce service, brand management, and digital commerce service. It serves more than 450 brands from various industries and sectors around the world, including East and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.
Baozun Inc. comprises three major business lines -- Baozun e-Commerce (BEC), Baozun Brand Management (BBM) and Baozun International (BZI) and is committed to accelerating high-quality and sustainable growth. Driven by the principle that "Technology Empowers the Future Success", Baozun's business lines are devoted to empowering their clients' business and navigating their new phase of development.
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