Li Ning Company Limited, commonly known as Li Ning, is a prominent Chinese sportswear brand headquartered in Beijing, CN. Founded in 1990 by Olympic gymnast Li Ning, the company has established itself as a key player in the athletic apparel and footwear industry, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region.
Li Ning offers a diverse range of products, including performance sportswear, footwear, and accessories, distinguished by their innovative designs and advanced technology. The brand is renowned for its commitment to quality and functionality, catering to both professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
With a strong market presence, Li Ning has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with international sports events and endorsements from high-profile athletes. As a result, it has solidified its position as a leading sports brand in China and is increasingly gaining recognition on the global stage.
-8 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Li Ning's reported carbon emissions
Li Ning, headquartered in China (CN), reported a total of approximately 7.4 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2023. This figure comprises approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, predominantly from stationary combustion and fugitive emissions, and about 6.0 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, specifically from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 98,220 kg CO2e, attributed to indirect emissions from company bus oil consumption. In 2022, Li Ning's total emissions were approximately 6.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 accounting for about 506,180 kg CO2e (largely stationary combustion) and Scope 2 for approximately 5.9 billion kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions in 2022 stood at around 106,300 kg CO2e, primarily from employee commutes. The company's emissions data for 2021 shows Scope 1 at approximately 634,560 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 4.9 billion kg CO2e. In 2020, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 4.7 billion kg CO2e. For 2019, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 6.7 billion kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to approximately 7.3 billion kg CO2e. Li Ning's reporting indicates that Scope 3 emissions data was not fully disclosed for 2021 and prior years, with missing data points including purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution. Li Ning does not currently have documented reduction targets or commitments to initiatives such as SBTi, Climate Pledge, RE100, or CA100+.
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Li Ning’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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