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Kerry

Kerry Group, often referred to simply as Kerry, is a leading global provider of taste and nutrition solutions, headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 1972, the company has established a strong presence in over 140 countries, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in the food and beverage industry, Kerry offers a diverse range of products and services, including flavourings, functional ingredients, and ready-to-eat meals. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, as they continually develop unique solutions tailored to meet evolving consumer demands. With a robust market position, Kerry Group has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to quality and excellence in food technology. The company remains at the forefront of the industry, driving advancements that enhance taste and nutrition worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kerry's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

3

Industry Benchmark

Kerry's score of 41 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kerry's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kerry Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 420,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 50,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 8,871,302,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes, with a significant focus on achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Kerry has set ambitious near-term targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 30% per tonne of finished product by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Kerry's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector, reflecting their dedication to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Scope 1
38,683,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kerry's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Kerry is headquartered in IE, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kerry is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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