Alibaba's Zhang Yong connects with platform merchants: firmly believe in the power of consumption in economic development

On May 20 , in an online exchange event with more than 300 domestic and foreign consumer goods companies, Zhang Yong, Chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group, stated that it is Alibaba's unshirkable responsibility to stand firmly with platform merchants, meet consumer needs , and enhance the certainty of merchants' operations .

During the epidemic , many businesses were affected to varying degrees , and Alibaba, as a platform, felt the same. Zhang Yong said, "I like to say an old saying, 'Try to find certainty in uncertainty .' During this special period, we are doing more practical things to the best of our ability. We hope that Alibaba's services can give businesses more certainty. In the midst of uncertainty, we can find certainty in operations and consumer demand, so as to organize the certainty of supply. "  

More than 300 Tmall merchants participated in the online exchange that day, and Zhang Yong repeatedly mentioned his firm belief in the power of consumption in economic development .

The impact of the epidemic is a variable, while consumer demand is a constant. Behind the more than 300 leading consumer goods companies are tens of millions of manufacturing companies, various links in the industrial chain, and hundreds of millions of consumers, who are facing challenges together under the epidemic . "Alibaba has accumulated a new retail layout that integrates online and offline, and the ability to fulfill contracts in both long and short fields. During the epidemic, whether it is to help ensure the supply of people's livelihood or to meet more diverse consumer needs, although there are many challenges, it also enables us to have more ability to do practical things and more certain choices."

Consumption is one of the core development strategies of Alibaba Group . "As the entire consumption strategy continues to advance, Alibaba has formed a cross-business, multi-scenario business model, hoping to provide merchants with a better digital business position," said Zhang Yong.

During the exchange, Zhang Yong also invited platform partners to think about social responsibility in development. Alibaba Group released the "Alibaba Carbon Neutrality Action Report " in December last year, promising to achieve carbon neutrality in its own operations no later than 2030 , and creatively proposed the concept of "Scope 3 +" , that is, " using the platform to drive ecological carbon reduction of 1.5 billion tons in 15 years . " Zhang Yong also announced the "Brand Carbon Reduction Consumption Action", hoping to jointly develop low-carbon products with merchants, promote green consumption, promote green logistics, and form a resonance with merchants based on green goals.

" It's not easy for all merchants during the epidemic. We will stand firmly with all new and old partners to get through this special period together . " Zhang Yong said . On April 29, Taobao Tmall launched 20 "Hello Shanghai" measures to provide a series of precise relief measures for Shanghai merchants. On May 13, on the eve of 618, based on the actual pain points faced by merchants under the epidemic, a total of 25 support measures were launched to all participating merchants. "We hope to provide more support to our merchant partners. We have experienced a lot of glory together, and hope to continue to explore the future with everyone."

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