Temu is a Chinese-founded e-commerce platform owned by PDD Holdings, launched in the US in 2022 and now operating in 90+ markets.
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Temu operates with zero environmental disclosure across operations, supply chain, and energy sourcing despite $54B annual revenue and estimated 4.3 million tonnes CO2 emissions. The company's explosive growth, massive air freight logistics, and disposable-consumption model drive rising absolute emissions. Multiple product safety breaches, forced labor risks, and greenwashing allegations compound the environmental negligence.
Temu (PDD Holdings Inc.) scores 10/100 (Critical concern) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Temu (PDD Holdings Inc.) 844th of 847 companies scored, and 19th of 19 in E-commerce / Online Retail.
Temu (PDD Holdings Inc.) sits at the bottom of the e-commerce / online retail pack.
Among the 19 major e-commerce / online retail brands we've scored, Temu (PDD Holdings Inc.) sits 19th of 19.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Greenpeace confirmed no data on company website, CDP, or media.
No Scope 3 quantification despite 80,000+ suppliers across 90+ markets.
Expansion from US-only to 90+ markets by 2025.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (1/10, 0/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Emissions Trajectory (0/10, 0/10).
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Temu is a Chinese-founded e-commerce platform owned by PDD Holdings, launched in the US in 2022 and now operating in 90+ markets. It specializes in ultra-cheap apparel and consumer goods sourced from thousands of suppliers, primarily shipped via air freight. Known for aggressive growth through gamification and deep discounting.
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