Kerry Group plc, commonly referred to as Kerry, is a leading player in the food products sector, specialising in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative food ingredients and flavours. Headquartered in Ireland (IE), the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and beyond, serving a diverse global customer base.
Founded in 1972, Kerry has grown significantly over the decades, achieving notable milestones in product innovation and market expansion. Its core offerings include customised food ingredients, flavour solutions, and functional products that cater to the needs of food manufacturers and retailers. Known for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Kerry holds a prominent position within the "Food products nec" industry, recognised for delivering unique solutions that enhance food quality and consumer appeal.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Kerry's reported carbon emissions
Kerry's total carbon emissions in 2025 were approximately 7.1 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 334.3 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 6.7 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based method, were around 27 million kg CO2e.
For 2024, total emissions were approximately 9.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 433.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 8.8 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were about 28.7 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, Kerry reported total emissions of approximately 8.9 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at around 419.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at roughly 8.9 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 50 million kg CO2e.
Kerry has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions before 2050 across all scopes. In the near term, they aim for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, against a 2017 baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature increase to 1.5°C.
Kerry has also set specific Scope 3 reduction targets: a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions by 2030 against a 2022 base year, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 non-FLAG emissions by 2030 against the same base year. Furthermore, they aim for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and processing of sold products by 2030, also from a 2022 base year.
Significant progress has been made towards their targets, with an achievement of a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2022 compared to their 2017 baseline. More recently, by March 2026, a 52% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against the 2017 base year was reported, indicating they are on track to meet their 55% target by 2030. Their long-term vision includes a commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2049, with a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the same year.
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Kerry’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Kerry Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distributio…
2049
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Kerry Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, ups…
2049
Kerry Group PLC commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emi…
Kerry Group PLC commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2049.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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