Lalamove, a prominent on-demand delivery platform, has unveiled its Sustainability Report 2023, marking the second consecutive year of such disclosures. The report underscores the company’s dedication to sustainability, with notable highlights including the promotion of new energy vehicle adoption, the establishment of net zero targets across various timeframes, and robust support for driver partners.
Operating across 11 markets and boasting a user base exceeding 13.4 million users and 1.2 million driver partners, Lalamove prioritizes the needs of diverse stakeholders and partners, encompassing small and medium-sized enterprises, driver partners, employees, and local communities.
In addition to leveraging technology to enhance logistics efficiency and cater to the delivery requirements of various communities, Lalamove offers a spectrum of services tailored to meet the needs of its stakeholders and partners.
Bill Li, Director of Corporate Affairs at Lalamove, underscored the significance of the Sustainability Report, affirming its alignment with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards set by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Li emphasized the report’s role in highlighting Lalamove’s steadfast commitment to ESG values and underscoring their paramount importance.
Furthermore, Lalamove has implemented an internal greenhouse gas (GHG) emission management system, voluntarily disclosing the company’s GHG data for the year 2023. This system not only facilitates ongoing monitoring of carbon emissions associated with company operations but also facilitates the formulation of robust carbon reduction strategies.
A notable aspect of Lalamove’s sustainability efforts lies in the active promotion of new energy vehicle adoption among platform drivers. In the past year, over 50% of van orders in Mainland China were fulfilled by new energy vehicles, with the rental business in Mainland China exclusively comprising new energy vehicles.
To incentivize more drivers to transition to new energy vehicles, Lalamove has collaborated with electric vehicle charging companies and financial institutions in Mainland China, offering exclusive discounts on electric vehicle charging facilities, insurance, and vehicle maintenance services. This collaborative effort has led to the expansion of the charging network, encompassing over 55,000 new energy charging stations in Mainland China, with charging discounts extended to driver partners across 327 cities.
Setting ambitious goals to achieve net zero emissions, Lalamove aims to have 50% of fulfilled orders in Mainland China completed by new energy vehicles by 2028. By 2025, the company targets achieving paperless operations, diverting 30% of waste away from landfills, and ensuring all hazardous waste is disposed of by qualified collectors or recyclers. In the medium term, Lalamove aims to achieve net zero across Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2040, with a continued focus on increasing the proportion of new energy vehicles on its platform in the long term.
In addition to environmental initiatives, Lalamove places significant emphasis on corporate social responsibility, particularly towards its driver partners. The company provides flexible job opportunities, transparency, and autonomy, prioritizing driver safety and fostering a culture of operational safety. Additionally, Lalamove extends support to drivers’ families through initiatives such as educational financial assistance programs, further underscoring its commitment to creating shared value within the community.