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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.

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31

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Li Ning's score of 31 is higher than 79% 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, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at 98,220 kg CO2e, representing indirect emissions from the value chain. Over the years, Li Ning has shown a consistent pattern in its emissions reporting. In 2022, the total emissions were also about 7,385,080 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes. In 2021, the total emissions were slightly higher at approximately 7,385,080 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,313,140 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 5,973,720 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Li Ning has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not yet have formalised strategies for significant reductions in its carbon footprint. Overall, Li Ning's emissions data reflects its operational scale and the challenges faced in reducing carbon emissions within the sportswear industry.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
623,380
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0,000,000
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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 very 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. This request for Li Ning is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Li Ning is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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