- Considerable economic volatility
- Cost-of-living crisis
- Softer consumer demand
- Customer destocking
- Ongoing geopolitical turmoil
- Higher energy prices
- Climate change and geopolitical conflicts affecting supply chains
- Drought in Europe affecting waxy corn
- Potential for new emissions trading schemes in the US and China
Tate & Lyle PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Tate & Lyle PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 337.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 161.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.6M 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
3.1M tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
45%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.7M m3/year
2024
Energy Use
2.3M MWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 337.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 161.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.6M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 3.3M tCO2e (2022) |
| 2017 | 3.0M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 7.9m reduction in Scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions from baseline of year ended 31 December 2019
- 4.2m reduction in Scope 3 absolute greenhouse gas emissions from baseline of 31 March 2020
- 45% electricity purchased for our operations from renewable sources
- 90% waste beneficially used in the year ended 31 December 2023
- 76m increase in water use intensity from baseline of year ended 31 December 2019
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 15% by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Beneficially use 100% of waste by 2030
- No deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 38% by 2028
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 38% by 2028
- Reduce Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 23% by 2028
- Achieve 50% gender parity in leadership and management roles by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeWaterWasteSustainable agricultureEquity, diversity and inclusionNutrition