Alibaba highlights environment, ‘hard tech’ as Singles’ Day sales lose steam


Technologies like cloud computing and robotic vehicles contributed to reducing the environmental impact of the world’s biggest shopping festival, Hangzhou-based e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding said on Tuesday, even though sales growth for Singles’ Day was the lowest level on record.

Alibaba’s focus on green initiatives and sustainability during the annual online shopping event comes amid China’s low carbon push and tightened regulatory environment.

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