Yili Group, founded in 1988, is a leader in light energy sand control in China, a provider of urban ecological health medical services and a global leader in sand control recognized by the United Nations. Group holding company Yili Jieneng (600277) was listed in Shanghai in 2000. The assets exceed 654.38 billion yuan and there are 8000 employees.
Yili Group has always adhered to the purpose of "controlling sand for human beings", and explored the Kubuqi model of sustainable development driven by the balance of "controlling sand, light energy, ecology and industry" in the development process of more than 30 years. According to the assessment of the United Nations Environment Programme, Yili Group has successfully afforested more than 6,000 square kilometers of Kubuqi Desert, driving 654.38 million people out of poverty and becoming rich.
The United Nations awarded Yili Group "Lifetime Achievement Award of Earth Guardian". The China Municipal Government named Yili Ecological Demonstration Zone in Kubuqi Desert as the practice and innovation base of "Clear water and green mountains are priceless". Kubuqi model is being promoted to the western sandy areas such as Wulanbuhe and Tengger Desert, and it is going global with the national "Belt and Road Initiative", which provides a Chinese plan for global desertification control and shows the wisdom of China.