Li Ning
Li Ning Company Limited, commonly known as Li Ning, is a prominent Chinese sportswear brand headquartered in Beijing. Founded in 1990 by former Olympic gymnast Li Ning, the company has established itself as a key player in the global sports industry, particularly in Asia and beyond. Specialising in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment, Li Ning is renowned for its innovative designs and advanced technology, catering to a diverse range of sports including basketball, running, and fitness. The brand's commitment to quality and performance has garnered a loyal customer base and significant market share. With notable achievements such as partnerships with international athletes and sponsorship of major sporting events, Li Ning continues to enhance its reputation as a leading sports brand, blending traditional Chinese culture with modern athleticism.
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Li Ning's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Li Ning Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.4 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 1.3 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and about 5.97 million tonnes from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, were reported at approximately 98,220 tonnes CO2e. Over the past few years, Li Ning has maintained a consistent total emissions level of around 7.4 million tonnes CO2e from 2021 to 2023, indicating a stable carbon footprint despite increasing revenue, which reached about 4 billion USD in 2023. The company has made efforts to improve its emissions intensity, with a reported reduction in carbon emissions per RMB 1,000 of material purchases from 0.00104 in 2021 to 0.00059 in 2023. Li Ning's climate commitments include participation in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), where it has received scores indicating a need for improvement in its climate strategy. The company has not set specific science-based targets for emissions reduction but continues to report its emissions and engage in sustainability initiatives. Overall, while Li Ning has not yet established formal reduction targets, it is actively monitoring and reporting its carbon emissions as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts.
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Add to project2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,313,140 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,973,720 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 98,220 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Li Ning 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.
