Yili tops dairy industry index for 7th consecutive year

The certificate granted to Yili Group. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Yili Group has been awarded first place in the Dairy Industry Social Responsibility Development Index as listed in the Corporate Social Responsibility Blue Book (2024) for the seventh consecutive year. The award was announced during the "AI Empowering Social Responsibility (ESG)" event at the ESG China 7th Beijing Responsibility Exhibition on Nov 19 in Beijing. 

The Corporate Social Responsibility Blue Book (2024), compiled by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, is a benchmark for evaluating corporate social responsibility (CSR) management and information disclosure. Yili's recognition reflects its commitment to ESG principles and ongoing contributions to sustainable development.

The promotional poster for the ESG China 7th Beijing Responsibility Exhibition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Yili has implemented the "Double Footprint" (carbon and water) solution. It has pioneered five "Zero-Carbon Factories" and co-launched 13 low-carbon standards. The company also leads the "Zero-Carbon Alliance", with 88 percent of its members achieving low-carbon transformation.

In addition to its environmental initiatives, Yili drives social impact through programs like "Yili Ark", "Nutrition 2030", and the "Elderly Nutrition Improvement Project". Collaborating with global suppliers, Yili promotes sustainable supply chains and RSPO-certified palm oil practices.

Internationally, Yili's achievements include being listed in CCTV's "Top 100 ESG Pioneering Listed Companies in China" and earning an AA rating from MSCI, the highest among Chinese dairy companies. Yili remains committed to aligning commercial success with social and environmental value, fostering shared prosperity.

Yili signs the Sustainable Palm Oil Procurement Strategic Agreement with Yihai Kerry, Bunge, and Cargill. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]