Yili Sustainability Profile
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.
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Yili's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yili's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 570,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 520,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,270,000,000 kg CO2e. Yili has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce the intensity of its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by over 50% by 2030, relative to 2012 levels. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its entire industrial chain by 2050. These targets are part of Yili's broader sustainability strategy and align with its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has reported a carbon emission intensity of approximately 183,470 kg CO2e per tonne of dairy products in 2025, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and improve its environmental impact. Yili's initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food production sector, particularly in animal source food production.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Yili's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Yili has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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