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KUNMING, China, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-Yili announces latest biodiversity conservation initiatives: "Save Endangered

Asian Elephants" and "Smart Grasslands"

-Yili attends COP15, showcasing progress of "Yili Homeland Initiative" and

discussing plans on biodiversity conservation

On October 14, the Ecological Civilization Forum under the 15th Conference of

the Parties (COP15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) kicked off

in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. As a representative of business

enterprises, Yili was invited to the sub-forum of "Ecological Civilization and

Biodiversity Mainstreaming". During the session, Yili showcased the progress of

the "Yili Homeland Initiative" and discussed plans for biodiversity

conservation along with experts worldwide.

Yili "Smart Grasslands" Project

Yili Satine joined hands with the Chinese National Committee for UNESCO's MAB

programme to launch China's first "Smart Grasslands" monitoring and protection

project, according to Zhao Xin, Vice President of Yili Group.

Protecting grassland ecosystems requires better understanding of grasslands,

and the key is to acquire more accurate and detailed information. The project

aims to extensively monitor and collect data on grasslands in a more

intelligent manner. To be more specific, the latest infrared monitoring

technology and automatic camera systems will be applied to collect data and

support related research efforts and future conservation projects.

Yili has long been committed to grassland protection. By promoting integrated

farming on the pastures in Ar Horqin Banner, the annual output of superior

alfalfa and oats there has amounted to over 40,000 tons, while 46,000 mu

(approximate to 30.7 square kiolometres) of degraded grasslands have been

improved.

"Yili Homeland Initiative"

Under the initiative, Yili has dedicated itself to biodiversity conservation

through multiple actions with WWF and the China Green Foundation, covering

smart grasslands protection, wetland protection in Northeast China, and habitat

protection for Asian elephants.

On the eve of COP15, Yili Group officially unveiled the "Save the Endangered

Asian Elephant" project. Yili plans to work together with China Green

Foundation over the next five years with an investment of no less than five

million yuan. In addition, Yili's Plant Selected oat milk now has a new package

design featuring the theme of "sending elephants back home". Three percent of

the product sales will be dedicated to supporting the elephant protection

initiative.

The project will unfold across five aspects, namely restoring habitats,

rescuing wild elephants, strengthening protection, engaging the communities,

and educating the public on natural sciences.

Green Production and Operations

In 2020 alone, 114 of Yili's suppliers were encouraged to transition to green

packages, degradable and recyclable materials, and standard processing

techniques. Additionally, Yili adheres to green factory principles and

environmental protection across multiple stages, ranging from architectural

design to the selection of building materials, and energy and resource

efficiency.

Yili has also embraced environment-friendly packaging materials. All Yili

Satine Milk products are packaged with FSC-certified materials, and plant-based

bottle caps made of sustainable and recyclable sugarcane are put into use in

China for the first time. This will help reduce carbon footprints and the

reliance on fossil fuels.

In commemoration of the first COP15 held in China, Yili Satine Milk launched a

limited-edition packaging under the theme of biodiversity conservation. The

plant-based bottle cap and the FSC-certified package materials represent a call

for consumers to join the endeavor to safeguard the environment. Consumers may

also watch a live streaming themed on grassland ecological protection by

scanning the QR code on the bottle package.

SOURCE: Yili Group

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   Caption: Yili plans to invest five million yuan to save endangered Asian elephants.