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Li Ning

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Li Ning'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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Li Ning's score of 24 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Li Ning's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Li Ning, headquartered in China (CN), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,385,080 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,313,140 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 5,973,720 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded 98,220 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain. Li Ning's emissions have remained consistent over recent years, with total emissions also reported as 7,385,080 kg CO2e in both 2021 and 2022. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor has it committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for emissions reduction. However, it has provided emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a level of transparency in its climate reporting. Overall, while Li Ning has made strides in emissions disclosure, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action and sustainability within the sportswear industry.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
623,380
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
4,111,320
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000
00,000
00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Li Ning's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Li Ning is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Li Ning 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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