- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (cold waves, droughts, wildfires)
- Challenges in sourcing renewable electricity in certain regions (India, China, Mexico, Russia) due to lack of credible procurement options, market data, and supportive market structures
Kellogg Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Kellogg Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 865.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 497.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 368.6K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 7.0M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
865.8K tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
40.3%
of total energy
Waste
19.7K tons/year (food waste)
2022
Energy Use
4.0M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 497.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 368.6K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.0M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 865.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 908.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 32.8% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2015 baseline
- 40.3% renewable electricity used in food production facilities
- Helped more than 445,000 farmers adopt sustainable agriculture practices
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 65% at Mechelen plant (Belgium)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 45% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 (Tier 1 suppliers) greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 65% by 2050
- Reduce Scope 3 (Tier 1 suppliers) greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050
- Source 100% renewable electricity by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable AgricultureSupply Chain Sustainability