Yili
Yili Group, a leading player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. Founded in 1999, Yili has rapidly expanded its operations across Asia and beyond, establishing a strong presence in the global dairy market. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including milk, yogurt, ice cream, and cheese, all of which are distinguished by their high quality and innovative formulations. Yili's commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, such as being the first Chinese dairy company to enter the Fortune Global 500 list. With a focus on sustainability and health, Yili continues to enhance its market position, earning accolades for its quality and safety standards. As a pioneer in the dairy sector, Yili Group exemplifies excellence and innovation in every product it offers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Yili's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Yili's score of 26 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yili's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yili's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 570,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 520,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,270,000,000 kg CO2e. Yili has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target established in 2022. The company is actively working towards this goal, having reported a carbon emission intensity of approximately 170,000 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023, down from 181,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. These commitments and reductions are part of Yili's broader strategy to enhance sustainability within the food production sector, particularly in animal source food production. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining its operational growth.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 580,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,430,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Yili is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
