China Mengniu Dairy
China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, commonly known as Mengniu, is a leading player in the dairy industry, headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1999, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions in China, establishing a strong presence in the dairy market. Mengniu's core business areas include the production of milk, yogurt, ice cream, and cheese, with a commitment to quality and innovation that sets its products apart. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and sustainability initiatives. As one of the largest dairy producers in China, Mengniu holds a prominent market position, recognised for its diverse product range and strong brand reputation. With a focus on health and nutrition, Mengniu continues to lead the way in the evolving dairy landscape.
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China Mengniu Dairy's score of 19 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
China Mengniu Dairy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Mengniu Dairy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,423,300,000 kg CO2e, comprising 270,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,152,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, where in 2022, the total was about 1,430,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 253,700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,172,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Mengniu has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the company achieved a total of approximately 1,360,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction from 2020's emissions of about 1,270,000,000 kg CO2e. The GHG emission intensity for sales products has varied, with a reported intensity of 171.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021 and 168.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Mengniu, which may limit their accountability in addressing climate change. The company operates within the dairy industry, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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China Mengniu Dairy is not committed to any 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.
