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 represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 1,430,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, the company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2021 at 1,360,000,000 kg CO2e and 1,270,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Mengniu Dairy, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The company has not yet aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or made specific climate pledges, which are critical for demonstrating accountability and commitment to long-term sustainability goals. As a leading player in the dairy industry, Mengniu Dairy's emissions intensity has varied, with a reported GHG emission intensity of 171.0 kg CO2e per tonne of sales product in 2021 and 168.0 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and operates on a global scale, making its climate commitments particularly significant in the context of global dairy production and environmental impact.
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Get Started| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
