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 268 dairy farms with RMB 4.02 billion
In the 6th year of engaging "Yili Nutrition Project". Since 2017, the project has benefited nearly 800,000 children with a total sponsorship of over RMB 100 million.
100% employees covered in occupational health and safety training;
Zero work-related accidents
In the 11ᵗʰ year of engaging "Yili Ark" Project, has sponsored more than 600 schools across China and benefited more than 370,000 students
Females make up 17.65% of our senior management (deputy general manager and above), and 40.89% of our new promoted employees
Wastewater treatment 100% compliance with regulation requirements
19.99% of the electricity consumed in operation is generated by renewable energy
In 2023, opened the industrial tourism project- Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley and attracted over 600,000 visitors in same year
Invested RMB 850.15 million in R&D; granted 4,348 patent license in China and overseas
Equal pay for female and male employees in same position
Worked with the China Red Cross Foundation and donated emergency supplies for disaster-hit areas in Gansu, Heilongjiang, and Hebei provinces
100% compliance for solid waste disposal; 88.42% of solid waste recycled, and 5,892 tonnes of sludge reduced
Upgraded 5 production plants to carbon-neutral; provided 5 carbon-neutral products to market
Initiated "Net Zero Carbon Alliance" with 88 global strategic suppliers
Rated "B" in CDP climate ratting
Participated in the G20 Coral Reef Protection project in Komodo National Park, Indonesia,and the Beach Cleaning project in Hainan Provence, China
Worked with WWF and China Green Foundation on "China Grassland Restoration Day", to help restore degraded grasslands
In the 4ᵗʰ year of working with China Green Foundation on Asian Elephants Habit Conservation Project
8,347 business ethics communication events were held, covering 27,140 suppliers and 51,827 personnel
Collaborated with 15 innovation centers around the world, focusing on full-chain innovation
Conducted joint research with Agrisearch New Zealand on breast milk
