- Challenging macroeconomic conditions (inflation, customer destocking, cautious consumer behavior)
- Significant change in dairy market conditions
- Supply chain disruptions
- Evolving consumer demands (health, sustainability, value)
- Climate change related risks (extreme weather, water stress, regulatory changes)
Kerry Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 420.0K tonnes of CO2e; Scope 2: 50.0K tonnes of CO2e; Scope 3: 8.9M tonnes of CO2e. 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.
Renewable Energy
94%
of total energy
Water Usage
19.6K Megalitres
2023
Energy Use
3.2K GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 420.0K tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 50.0K tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.9M tonnes of CO2e |
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 | 10.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 48% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions compared to 2017 baseline
- 39% reduction in food waste compared to 2017 baseline
- 94% of electricity purchases from renewable sources or backed by renewable energy certificates
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 15% by 2025
- Make all plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 55% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 30% by 2030
- Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030
- Reach over 2 billion people with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions before 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionResponsible SourcingFood Waste ReductionHuman RightsCommunity Engagement