Sustainability Report 2024
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen (Wastewater) | Ton | 306.84 | 335.81 | 300.90 | 116 |
| BOD discharge (Wastewater) | Ton | 233.87 | 238.40 | 241.26 | 116 |
| COD discharge (Wastewater) | Ton | 1085.75 | 1106.82 | 1128.57 | 116 |
| NOₓ emissions | Kg | 85060.00 | 100740.00 | 104700.00 | 115 |
| SO₂ emissions | Kg | 23630.00 | 27980.00 | 29110.00 | 115 |
| Soot emissions | Kg | 18900.00 | 22390.00 | 23240.00 | 115 |
| Total exhaust emissions | Million cubic metres | 945.07 | 1119.31 | 1164.39 | 115 |
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emission per ton of products | Kg/ton | 168.31 | 166.17 | 163.81 | 116 | ||
| GHG emissions intensity of a single ton of dairy products (Scope 1 and 2) | kgCO2e/t | 165 | 160 | 54 | |||
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Purchased Goods and Services: Raw Milk (from China Modern Dairy and China Shengmu) | tons of CO2 equivalent | 2487003.01 | 2716378.61 | 2894451.99 | 55 | ||
| Scope 1 emissions (GHG) | 10000 Tons CO2 equivalent | 25.37 | 27.04 | 27.75 | 116 | ||
| Scope 2 emissions (GHG) | 10000 Tons CO2 equivalent | 117.20 | 115.29 | 101.67 | 116 | ||
| Shiny Meadow desert organic fresh milk carbon footprint reduction | % | 11.95 | 51 | ||||
| Total GHG emissions | 10000 Tons CO2 equivalent | 142.57 | 142.33 | 129.42 | 116 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste generated intensity by revenue (Solid waste) | Kg/RMB million of revenue | 4.17 | 4.12 | 3.63 | 116 |
| Total hazardous waste (Solid waste) | Ton | 385.66 | 406.09 | 322.14 | 116 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of dairy packaging recovered through recycling activities | tons | 20 | 119 | ||
| Compliant treatment percentage of solid waste (Solid waste) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 116 |
| Non-hazardous waste generated intensity by revenue (Solid waste) | Ton/RMB million of revenue | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 116 |
| Percentage of recyclable packaging materials in total packaging material weight | % | 98.91 | 119 | ||
| Reduction in use of EPS materials in product packaging | % | 37 | 119 | ||
| Share of recycled plastic materials in total weight of plastic materials | % | 0.06 | 119 | ||
| Total non-hazardous waste (Solid waste) | Ton | 51212.24 | 55888.60 | 49517.90 | 116 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel consumption (Energy consumption) | MWh | 103.00 | 1.00 | 794.99 | 116 | |
| Gasoline consumption (Energy consumption) | MWh | 104.88 | 27.70 | 18.77 | 116 | |
| Generation of solar power (Energy consumption) | MWh | 8509.70 | 11267.80 | 15722.45 | 116 | |
| Goal for increase in installed PV capacity by end of 2025 compared to 2023 | % | 30 | 51 | |||
| Grid electricity consumption across regions (Energy consumption) | MWh | 818780.57 | 1009520.67 | 881310.96 | 116 | |
| Group's green electricity procurement | million kWh | 60 | 51 | |||
| Increase in green electricity procurement compared to 2023 | % | 4.54 | 51 | |||
| Increase in installed PV capacity compared to 2023 | % | 27.1 | 51 | |||
| Installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity | MW | 28.03 | 51 | |||
| Natural gas consumption (Energy consumption) | MWh | 778254.53 | 857063.25 | 761559.19 | 116 | |
| Newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity | MW | 5.97 | 51 | |||
| Production capacity | 10000 tons | 1291 | 1404 | 1399 | 111 | |
| Purchased steam (Energy consumption) | MWh | 622340.21 | 804621.30 | 841067.57 | 116 | |
| Solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity (Energy Utilisation Goal) | % increase compared to 2023 | 27.1 | 118 | |||
| Steam production from biomass energy (Energy consumption) | Ton | 189801.01 | 126963.16 | 118751.75 | 116 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water withdrawal per ton of product (Group operational water utilisation goals) | % compared to 2023 | -5 | 118 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of packaging weight containing recycled plastic | % | 0.95 | 119 |
| Product inner packaging paper sourced with sustainable forestry certification (Forest Conservation Goal) | % | 89.37 | 118 |
| Reduction in fossil-based virgin plastic through plastic reduction projects | tons | 6100 | 119 |
| Reduction in use of PVC materials in product packaging | % | 28 | 119 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soymeal reduction and substitution measures implemented (Forest Conservation Goal) | tons | 230000 | 118 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor contract signing rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 115 |
| Percentage of female employees in middle management | % | 25.58 | 113 | ||
| Percentage of female employees in senior management | % | 25.00 | 112 | ||
| Percentage of male employees in middle management | % | 74.42 | 112 | ||
| Percentage of male employees in senior management | % | 75.00 | 112 | ||
| Response rate to employee requests | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 115 |
| Social insurance coverage rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 115 |
| Total assets | RMB100 million | 1178.13 | 1152.20 | 1062.93 | 111 |
| Total number of disabled employees | Person | 291 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees | Person | 41058 | 111 | ||
| Total number of employees aged 40 and below | Person | 30156 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees aged above 40 | Person | 10902 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees at overseas | Person | 2476 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan regions | Person | 7 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees in mainland China | Person | 38575 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees with bachelor's degree | Person | 17278 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees with college's degree | Person | 11973 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees with high school education or below | Person | 10095 | 112 | ||
| Total number of employees with master's degree or above | Person | 1712 | 112 | ||
| Total number of female employees | Person | 17494 | 111 | ||
| Total number of female employees in middle management | Person | 712 | 112 | ||
| Total number of female employees in senior management | Person | 5 | 112 | ||
| Total number of full-time employees | Person | 41048 | 111 | ||
| Total number of male employees | Person | 23564 | 111 | ||
| Total number of male employees in middle management | Person | 2071 | 112 | ||
| Total number of male employees in senior management | Person | 15 | 112 | ||
| Total number of minority employees | Person | 3509 | 112 | ||
| Total number of part-time employees | Person | 10 | 112 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate | % | 18.23 | 113 |
| Turnover rate of employees aged 40 and below | % | 19.59 | 113 |
| Turnover rate of employees aged above 40 | % | 13.15 | 113 |
| Turnover rate of employees in mainland China | % | 18.23 | 113 |
| Turnover rate of female employees | % | 16.17 | 113 |
| Turnover rate of male employees | % | 19.61 | 113 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee death rate due to work-related incidents | % | 0 (0 for three consecutive years) | 114 |
| Employee deaths due to work-related incidents | Person | 0 (0 for three consecutive years) | 114 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost work hours due to work injuries | Hour | 12808.00 | 114 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated safety personnel | Person | 201 | 114 |
| Employee physical examination coverage rate | % | 100 | 115 |
| Number of employees' complaints and reports | Case | 8 | 114 |
| Occupational health and safety risk assessment | Time | 31 | 114 |
| Total investment in safety measures | RMB 10000 | 5974.05 | 114 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational health and safety training coverage rate | % | 100 | 115 |
| Percentage of female employees trained | % | 100 | 113 |
| Percentage of general employees trained | % | 100 | 114 |
| Percentage of male employees trained | % | 100 | 113 |
| Percentage of middle management employees trained | % | 100 | 114 |
| Percentage of senior management employees trained | % | 100 | 113 |
| Total percentage of trained employees | % | 100 | 113 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours of employees | Hour | 89.00 | 113 |
| Average training hours of female employees | Hour | 90.40 | 113 |
| Average training hours of general employees | Hour | 89.84 | 114 |
| Average training hours of male employees | Hour | 87.96 | 113 |
| Average training hours of middle management employees | Hour | 77.71 | 114 |
| Average training hours of senior management employees | Hour | 59.70 | 113 |
| Total training hours of employees | Hour | 3654162.00 | 113 |
| Total training hours of female employees | Hour | 1581413.00 | 113 |
| Total training hours of general employees | Hour | 3436701.00 | 114 |
| Total training hours of male employees | Hour | 2072749.00 | 113 |
| Total training hours of middle management employees | Hour | 216267.00 | 114 |
| Total training hours of senior management employees | Hour | 1194.00 | 113 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completion rate of procurement contracts | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 115 |
Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-risk procurement of soymeal (Forest Conservation Goal) | tons | 220000 | 118 | ||
| Traceability of non-conforming products | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 111 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified procurement of soymeal (Forest Conservation Goal) | tons | 51000 | 118 |
| Number of products with carbon footprint certification | 18 | 51 | |
| Number of products with carbon neutrality certification | 8 | 51 | |
| Palm oil purchased by Mengniu's Bellamy brand as RSPO IP certified (Forest Conservation Goal) | % | 100 | 118 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of complaints resolved | Case | 8 | 114 | ||
| Response rate to consumer complaints and recommendations | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 115 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory batches of products subject to quality and safety monitoring | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 111 |
| Pass rate of ex-factory product quality inspection | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 111 |
| Raw milk random sampling pass rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 111 |
Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total tax paid | RMB100 million | 40.14 | 48.41 | 43.71 | 115 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | RMB100 million | 925.93 | 986.24 | 886.75 | 111 |
| Total expenditure on charity | RMB10000 | 10672.80 | 5124.75 | 5341.49 | 115 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Kg | 18900 | 22390 | 23240 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Kg | 85060 | 100740 | 104700 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Kg | 23630 | 27980 | 29110 |
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tons CO2 equivalent | 253700 | 270400 | 277500 | ||
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tons CO2 equivalent | 1172000 | 1152900 | 1016700 | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Purchased Goods/Services) | tons CO2 equivalent | 2487003.01 | 2716378.61 | 2894451.99 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions | tons CO2 equivalent | 1425700 | 1423300 | 1294200 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) | kg CO2e/ton | 168.31 | 166.17 | 163.81 | 165 | 160 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Ton | 385.66 | 406.09 | 322.14 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Kg/RMB million of revenue | 4.17 | 4.12 | 3.63 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Ton | 51212.24 | 55888.6 | 49517.9 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Ton/RMB million of revenue | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.56 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | MWh | 103 | 1 | 794.99 |
| Gasoline Consumption | MWh | 104.88 | 27.7 | 18.77 |
| Grid Electricity Consumption | MWh | 818780.57 | 1009520.67 | 881310.96 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | MWh | 778254.53 | 857063.25 | 761559.19 |
| Purchased Steam | MWh | 622340.21 | 804621.3 | 841067.57 |
| Solar Energy | MWh | 8509.7 | 11267.8 | 15722.45 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Withdrawal Intensity | % compared to 2023 | -5 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | kWh |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | % | 89.37 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | % | 6100 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | Person | 17278 |
| Number of Below Junior College Employees | Person | 10095 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | Person | 7 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | Person | 38575 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | Person | 2476 |
| Number of Female Employees | Person | 17494 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | Person | 41048 |
| Number of Male Employees | Person | 23564 |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | Person | 1712 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | Person | 2783 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees (Female) | Person | 712 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees (Male) | Person | 2071 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | Person | 10 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | Person | 20 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees (Female) | Person | 5 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees (Male) | Person | 15 |
| Number of Total Employees | Person | 41058 |
| Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees | % | 42.08 |
| Percentage of Below Junior College Employees | % | 24.58 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 0.02 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 93.96 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 6.03 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 42.61 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 99.98 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 57.39 |
| Percentage of Master's Degree Employees | % | 4.17 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 6.78 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 0.02 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 0.05 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 18.23 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 16.17 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 19.61 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 18.23 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | Hour | 12808 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Check Coverage for Employees | % | 100 |
| Investment in Work Safety | RMB 10000 | 5974.05 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hour | 90.4 |
| Average Training Hours (General Employees) | Hour | 89.84 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | Hour | 89.84 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hour | 87.96 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | Hour | 77.71 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hour | 59.7 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hour | 89 |
| Total Training Hours | Hour | 3654162 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Complaints Resolved on Products and Services | Case | 8 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Social Investment | RMB | 10672800 | 5124750 | 5341490 |