Yili Group Attends COP15 Ecological Civilization Forum to Discuss Biodiversity Conservation
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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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