--- title: "Actively practicing the concept of sustainable development, LI NING's MSCI ESG rating rose to BBB by 2024" description: "Li Ning was upgraded to BBB level in the 2024 MSCI ESG rating, reflecting its efforts and achievements in environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Since releasing its first corp" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/216819918.md" published_at: "2024-10-15T06:21:16.000Z" --- # Actively practicing the concept of sustainable development, LI NING's MSCI ESG rating rose to BBB by 2024 > Li Ning was upgraded to BBB level in the 2024 MSCI ESG rating, reflecting its efforts and achievements in environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Since releasing its first corporate social responsibility report in 2006, Li Ning has continued to publish ESG reports and established an ESG management committee, dedicated to sustainable development. The company promotes product performance improvement through innovative green materials and technologies, supports sustainable lifestyles, showcases environmentally friendly products such as fully degradable shoes, and has become a leader in the industry Recently, the international authoritative index institution Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) announced the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating for 2024, with LI NING's ESG rating upgraded to BBB. MSCI ESG ratings assess the performance of enterprises in environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance, and is one of the ESG evaluation systems widely recognized by global investment institutions. The upgrade in this MSCI ESG rating fully demonstrates LI NING's relentless efforts and significant achievements in ESG management. As early as 2006, LI NING released its first corporate social responsibility report; in 2014, it proactively released its first ESG report and has been releasing ESG reports for 10 consecutive years; in 2021, LI NING established an ESG management committee and defined a vision and strategy for sustainable development. Over the years, LI NING Group has been practicing the vision of "constantly surpassing oneself to achieve the sustainability of products and operations, promoting the harmonious development of employees, enterprises, society, and nature, and building a healthier and better world together." In terms of exploring environmentally friendly products, implementing green operations, taking social responsibility, and corporate governance, LI NING has taken active actions and achieved many results, moving forward with every step. ## Continuous Innovation and Exploration of Diverse Green Environmental Products Solutions As one of the leading enterprises in the domestic sports goods and textile apparel industry, LI NING Company promotes the professional performance improvement of LI NING products through material and technological innovation, supports better sports performance, and explores diverse environmental product solutions to provide consumers with more green choices, supporting and encouraging sustainable lifestyles. ![1 LI NING Super Light 21 Running Shoes Further Reduce Carbon Footprint Compared to Previous Generation](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://img.zhitongcaijing.com/image/20241015/1728972758414070.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg) LI NING Super Light 21 Running Shoes Further Reduce Carbon Footprint Compared to Previous Generation LI NING focuses on the innovation and application of green materials, promoting industry sustainability through technological research and development. In May 2024, LI NING first showcased fully degradable shoes to the public. Samples tested by authoritative institutions showed that the degradation rate of the entire shoe exceeded 80%, making LI NING the earliest Chinese sports brand to achieve full degradation in professional sports shoes. LI NING Company already possesses green low-carbon materials including Recycled Polyester Technology, Recycled Sole Material, GCR, and GCU. Compared to traditional rubber sole materials, LI NING reduced carbon emissions by approximately 1500 tons, 438 tons, and 1176 tons in 2023 through the use of GCR, GCU, and Recycled Sole Material. ### Li-Ning achieves full degradation in professional sports shoes In terms of clothing products, Li-Ning Company has achieved a breakthrough in fully degrading professional sports shoes. Through the reuse of waste materials, plastic bottles have completed the transformation from discarded garbage to environmentally friendly yarn and then to clothing. In 2023, Li-Ning Company used approximately 2839 tons of recycled environmentally friendly yarn, reducing carbon emissions by 2731 tons. In the 2023-2024 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), Li-Ning produced about 6400 sets of sportswear using recycled plastic bottles to promote environmental recycling while actively promoting environmental protection concepts through professional sports arenas. ## Relying on intelligent and efficient upgrades, continuing to deepen green operations In addition to continuously practicing new green initiatives on the product side, Li-Ning also achieves more comprehensive green development through the use of digital intelligent technology and clean energy. In the company's parks and logistics bases, Li-Ning has implemented an intelligent office system to reduce electricity and water consumption by adjusting lighting, air conditioning ventilation systems, and promoting water-saving facilities. In the Li-Ning East China Smart Logistics Center in Jiading, Shanghai, Li-Ning actively constructed a "dark factory" that operates without lighting to explore effective ways to reduce warehouse energy consumption. Li-Ning is also actively exploring low-carbon operations in its stores. The flagship store of Li-Ning Center in Shanghai deeply integrates environmental protection concepts in its design and operation—using straw-based straw boards, high-recycling acrylic and other environmentally friendly building materials and recycled materials, adjusting lighting schemes, reducing the number of lights by 18% compared to traditional schemes, and setting up real-time energy consumption monitoring and intelligent control systems. The store's electrical equipment can intelligently switch, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 13.5 tons per year. ![Carbon Data Dashboard of Shanghai Li-Ning Center Flagship Store](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://img.zhitongcaijing.com/image/20241015/1728972802670636.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg) Carbon Data Dashboard of Shanghai Li-Ning Center Flagship Store Green initiatives require concerted efforts from all employees to advance together. Li-Ning actively collaborates with supply chain partners to continuously optimize the green supply chain. Since 2020, Li-Ning has conducted carbon audits on major suppliers. By 2023, approximately 40 suppliers have completed carbon audits. In addition, Li-Ning continues to provide energy and carbon emission management training to suppliers, jointly discussing energy-saving and carbon reduction plans, laying the foundation for developing supplier and product carbon footprint reduction plans. With a serious attitude towards social responsibility, Li-Ning continuously improves the relevant regulations on the use of chemicals by suppliers. As one of the founding brands of the "Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)" Foundation, Li-Ning has established Restricted Substance List (RSL) corporate standards, requiring all suppliers to sign compliance declarations and monitor them throughout, guiding the value chain to use safer chemicals, driving upstream and downstream partners to strive for green co-creation and value sharing ## Employees, Enterprises, Society, and Nature Integrated to Shape a Sustainable Future In terms of corporate social responsibility, LI NING has always upheld the corporate values of "harmonious development of employees, enterprises, society, and nature," realizing a win-win situation among employees, enterprises, society, and various parties with a sustainable concept. LI NING strictly safeguards the legal rights and interests of employees in recruitment, promotion, diversity, and anti-discrimination aspects; optimizes the salary and benefits system, strengthens talent training and development efforts, and provides strong talent support for high-quality business development. In addition, LI NING continues to build a healthy and sustainable welfare system, organizes diverse employee care activities, and enhances employee happiness and satisfaction. Since its establishment, LI NING has actively undertaken social responsibilities and demonstrated corporate responsibilities through practical actions. As a sports enterprise, LI NING has accumulated a wealth of sports resources over the years. Upholding the concept of "serving sportspeople," LI NING invests its own advantageous resources in youth sports, achieving full coverage of sports education popularization and sports talent development. With public welfare as its original intention and sports as its carrier, LI NING continuously inspires and supports young people to find their passion in sports. ![LI NING has long supported youth sports(1).png](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://img.zhitongcaijing.com/image/20241015/1728972952526722.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg) LI NING has long supported youth sports In terms of social assistance, LI NING actively responds in social emergencies by donating money and goods, standing with the people in disaster areas to overcome difficulties together. In June of this year, the global brand data and analysis company Kantar Group released the complete list of the 2024 Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Sustainable Development Brands. LI NING ranked 15th on the list, leading the industry with continuous investment and significant achievements in the sustainable field. This MSCI ESG rating upgrade is another affirmation of LI NING's long-term efforts and achievements in sustainable development. As a highly responsible corporate citizen, in the future, LI NING will continue to firmly adhere to the direction of sustainable development, maintain a pragmatic attitude, and gradually implement the sustainable vision with orderly and effective actions, continuously improve in environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance, and achieve "moving forward with every step"! ### Related Stocks - [82331.HK - LI NING-R](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/82331.HK.md) - [02331.HK - LI NING](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/02331.HK.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | 港交所文件顯示，貝萊德在李寧的多頭頭寸於 2 月 12 日增加至 5.33% | 貝萊德在李寧的多頭頭寸於 2 月 12 日增至 5.33%，香港交易所文件顯示 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276432220.md) | | [內需] 安踏李寧雙隻下挫近半成 搏反彈可關注安踏購 23885/李寧購 22268 | 安踏和李寧的股價今日均下跌近 5%。安踏公佈 2025 年運營數據，全年零售額實現正增長，投資者可關注其認購證，行使價 112.98 元，2026 年到期，實際槓桿 4.8 倍。李寧股價回落，投資者可關注其認購證，行使價 23.31 元，2 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/273169672.md) | | 發展黃金市場為今年重頭戲 許正宇：逾十銀行加入港金結算公司理事會 | 香港財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇表示，發展黃金市場是今年的重點，已與上海黃金交易所籤署合作協議，成立港金結算公司，預計年內啟動運作。超過 10 家銀行已確認加入理事會，目標是開發香港的黃金中央清算系統。此外，香港新股市場活躍，但對新股質素的關 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276291952.md) | | 中國白銀集團 (0815) 折讓 18% 配股籌 4.6 億 | 中國白銀集團宣佈將向 6 名認購人發行 9.1 億股認購股份，折讓約 17.74%，每股認購價為 0.51 元，籌集資金總額為 4.641 億元。所得款項將用於日喀則礦的資本開支、進一步融資及一般營運資金。 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276432450.md) | | 中國物流「雙面」進化論：從草莽江湖到存量博弈突圍｜陳新燊 | 中國物流行業經歷了從草莽創業到全球領先的轉變，年業務量在 2026 年突破 2,000 億件，成為世界第一。然而，行業面臨利潤低迷、高附加值瓶頸及國際市場受限等挑戰。儘管社會物流成本與 GDP 比率為 13.9%，與美日相比仍顯低效，但中國 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276017585.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.