Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1921, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the production of sweeteners, starches, and other food ingredients, catering to a diverse range of sectors including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care.
With a commitment to innovation, Tate & Lyle offers unique products such as low-calorie sweeteners and specialty starches that enhance texture and stability in various applications. The company is recognised for its sustainable practices and has achieved significant milestones in reducing its environmental footprint. As a trusted partner in the industry, Tate & Lyle continues to strengthen its market position through a focus on quality and customer-centric solutions.
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Tate And Lyle’s score of 66 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
Reported emissions
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Tate And Lyle's reported carbon emissions
Tate & Lyle, a chemicals company based in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate targets. For fiscal year 2026, the company reported total emissions of approximately 4.41 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 13.45 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalling approximately 120.31 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 4.37 billion kg CO2e. The latest available detailed breakdown for Scope 3 in 2026 highlights purchased goods and services as the largest contributor, at approximately 3.66 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Tate & Lyle's total emissions for fiscal year 2025 were approximately 3.41 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 10.04 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 79.80 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2025 were approximately 3.33 billion kg CO2e.
The company's overall carbon footprint has shown a declining trend in recent years. Total emissions were approximately 2.96 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2024, 3.02 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2023, and 3.38 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2022. Scope 1 and 2 emissions have also decreased over this period, from around 1.02 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2022 to about 193 million kg CO2e in fiscal year 2018.
Tate & Lyle has committed to significant emissions reductions. The company aims for a 30% absolute reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using a 2019 base year. Furthermore, Tate & Lyle has committed to becoming a net-zero business by 2050. In line with its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the company also aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 15% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. More recently, by 2028, Tate & Lyle has set targets for a 38% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 38% absolute reduction in its overall Scope 3 GHG emissions. Additionally, a specific target exists for a 23% absolute reduction in Scope 3 Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) GHG emissions by 2028, also from a 2019 base year, with a commitment to no deforestation for primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025.
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Tate And Lyle’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2028
38% reduction in Scope 1
Energy & industrial: Tate & Lyle commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 38% by 2028 from a 2019 base year.* Tate & Lyle also…
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38% reduction in Scope 2
Energy & industrial: Tate & Lyle commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 38% by 2028 from a 2019 base year.* Tate & Lyle also…
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38% reduction in scope 3 total
Energy & industrial: Tate & Lyle commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 38% by 2028 from a 2019 base year.* Tate & Lyle also…
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