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
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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 97% 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 carbon emissions totalled approximately 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 570,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents 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 set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term target reflects their commitment to sustainable practices within the food production sector, particularly in animal source food production. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its dedication to aligning with global climate goals. Over the past few years, Yili has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions intensity per unit of product decreasing from approximately 222,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020 to about 170,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. This trend indicates a proactive approach to sustainability and a focus on improving operational efficiency while addressing climate change challenges.
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| 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.
