As a dairy company, our business originates from nature. We believe that our path to sustainability lies in determining how to reciprocate the benefits we've received from nature and contribute to a better world. Therefore, we not only focuses on providing healthy and nutritious products for our consumers, but also commits to contributing to a better future for our society and environment. Sustainable development is the "golden key" to solving current global issues. In 2022, Yili has upgraded the WISH system to the "WISH 2030" golden key sustainable development framework and committed to fully implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 in pursuit of the goal "World Integrally Sharing Health".
Financed 154 dairy farms with RMB 1.724 billion
In the 7?? year of engaging "Yili Nutrition Project". Since 2017, the project has benefited nearly 820,000 children with a total sponsorship of over RMB 110 million
100% employees covered in occupational health and safety training
Zero work-related accidents
In the 12?? year of engaging "Yili Ark" Project, has sponsored more than 600 schools across China and benefited more than 380,000 students
Females make up 14.47% of our senior management (deputy general manager and above);
34.47% of our new promoted employees
Wastewater treatment 100% compliance with regulation requirements
25.37% of the electricity consumed in operation is generated by renewable energy
Saved energy consumption by 30,700 tce and reduced carbon emissions through direct actions by 85,000 tons
The industrial tourism project - Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley and other reception projects attracted over 1.015 million visitors annually
Invested RMB 869.98 million in R&D; granted 5,124 patent license in China and overseas
Maintained equal pay for female and male employees in same position
Worked with the Chinese Red Cross Foundation and donated emergency supplies for disaster-hit areas in Guangdong and Henan provinces and released a natural disaster relief model
100% compliance for solid waste disposal; 83.94% of solid waste recycled
Upgraded 5 production plants to carbon-neutral; provided 6 carbon-neutral products to market
Initiated "Net Zero Carbon Alliance" with 154 global strategic suppliers
Rated B in CDP climate ratting
Completed the water footprint certification for 5 production plants and 3 products
Partnered with Ant Forest to launch the "Zero Carbon Protection - From Land to Sea" initiative supporting marine protection projects
Collaborated with the China Green Foundation to launch the "Yili Homeland Initiative - Saxaul Forest Protection Plan"
Worked with China Green Foundation on Asian Elephants Habitat Conservation Project for consecutive years
4,198 business ethics communication events were held, covering 24,900 suppliers and 54,100 personnel
Collaborated with 15 innovation centers around the world, focusing on full-chain innovation
Global partner network comprises more than 2,000 partners in 39 countries across 6 continents
