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Food Product Manufacturing
IE
updated 9 days ago

Kerry

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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.

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46

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Kerry's score of 46 is higher than 72% 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 2024, Kerry Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,318,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 433,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 28,700,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 8,855,900,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Kerry has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2017 baseline by the end of 2022. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, also from a 2017 base year. Additionally, Kerry aims to decrease its Scope 3 emissions by 30% per tonne of finished product by 2030. Kerry Group is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes before 2050, aligning its climate strategy with the requirements of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. This commitment has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are scientifically grounded. Overall, Kerry Group PLC's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with a clear focus on substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain.

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Scope 1
38,683,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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. This request for Kerry is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kerry is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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