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 90 dairy farms, with RMB 720 million
Continuously implemented Yili Nutrition 2020 and Yili Nutrition 2030 since 2017, benefiting nearly 900,000 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 13ᵗʰ year of engaging Yili Ark Project, Yili has sponsored over 650 schools nationwide and safeguarded the growth of more than 390,000 children
Females made up 15.71% of our senior management (deputy general manager and above)
Wastewater treatment 100% compliance with regulation requirements
41.47% of the electricity consumed in operation was generated by renewable energy
Saved energy consumption by 42,700 tce and reduced carbon emissions through emissions reduction measures by 280,000 tons
The industrial tourism project - Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley and other reception projects attracted over 1.03 million visitors annually
R&D investment amounted RMB 915.01 million; obtained 5,585 patents granted in China and overseas
Maintained fixed salary scales, salary adjustments, and various welfare benefits, equal pay for equal work for female and male employees
Collaborated with the Chinese Red Cross Foundation and donated emergency supplies for disaster-hit areas in Guizhou, Gansu, Tibet and Beijing; donated HKD 10 million to support the Tai Po fire rescue efforts in Hong Kong, China
100% compliance for solid waste disposal
88.33% of solid waste recycled
Upgraded 5 carbon-neutral factories; provided 6 carbon-neutral products to market
Initiated Net Zero Carbon Alliance with 179 global strategic suppliers
Rated B in CDP's climate questionnaire
Expanded the Global Low Water Footprint Initiative (LWFi) Alliance to 60 partners
Completed the water footprint certification for 5 factories and 3 products
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
Conducted 4,618 anti-fraud publicity sessions for external partners, covering 45,500 participants and 24,200 partners
Established, controlled, and participated in 15 innovation centers globally
Global partner network comprises more than 2,000 partners in 39 countries across 6 continents
