Yili
Yili Group, a leading player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. Founded in 1999, Yili has rapidly expanded its operations across Asia and beyond, establishing a strong presence in the global dairy market. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including milk, yogurt, ice cream, and cheese, all of which are distinguished by their high quality and innovative formulations. Yili's commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, such as being the first Chinese dairy company to enter the Fortune Global 500 list. With a focus on sustainability and health, Yili continues to enhance its market position, earning accolades for its quality and safety standards. As a pioneer in the dairy sector, Yili Group exemplifies excellence and innovation in every product it offers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Yili'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Yili's score of 26 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yili's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yili's carbon emissions totalled approximately 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 570,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 520,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 1,270,000,000 kg CO2e. Yili has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target established in 2023. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a structured approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company has also demonstrated a progressive reduction in carbon intensity per unit of product, decreasing from about 222,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020 to approximately 170,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Overall, Yili's climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with a focus on long-term sustainability and emissions reduction in the food production sector.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 580,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,430,000,000 | 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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Yili 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.
