- Climate change impacts (e.g., extreme weather events)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Water scarcity in some regions
- Maintaining high ethical standards throughout the supply chain
China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.42 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 27.04 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; Scope 2: 115.29 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.42 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Water Usage
35.20 million tonnes
2023
Waste
55.9K tonnes (total non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
27.14 MWh/RMB million of revenue
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 27.04 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 115.29 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.42 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2022 | 1.4M tonnes of CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by approximately 185,000 tonnes
- Installed more than 22.06 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity with an annual electricity generation of 11,267.80 MWh
- 30 factories certified as “National-level Green Factory”, 9 as “Zero-Waste Factory” demonstration units, 5 with 3-star zero-waste management system certification
- Water consumption per tonne of dairy products fell by 3.8% compared to 2020, saving 1,062,000 tonnes of water annually
- Qujing Factory certified as a zero-carbon emission factory for the second consecutive year; Beijing Factory certified for carbon neutral management system; three Deluxe ice cream products granted carbon neutral certification
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve carbon peak by 2030
- Reduce freshwater consumption per tonne of dairy product by 6% by 2025 compared to 2020
- Achieve 100% sustainable packaging technology by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in scope 1 and 2 by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality across the entire industry chain by 2050
- Achieve “zero deforestation” by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Governance-SustainabilityResponsibility-Common ProsperityEnvironment-Carbon Net-ZeroEcosystem-Collaborative & AccountableNutrition-Supreme & Inclusive