Kerry Group plc is a leading international taste and nutrition company based in Ireland. It specializes in the development and production of ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, and pharm... Kerry Group plc is a leading international taste and nutrition company based in Ireland. It specializes in the development and production of ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's primary function is to enhance the taste and nutrition profiles of its customers' products through innovative food technology and science, making it a key player in advancing healthier food options. Notable for its wide product range, Kerry Group provides solutions that cater to emerging dietary trends and consumer preferences, such as plant-based alternatives and reduced sugar formulations. It holds a significant position in the global food market due to its extensive research and development capabilities and customer-centric approach, serving large food manufacturers, retailers, and independent businesses across more than 150 countries.
In 2024, Kerry Group was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Kerry Group has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Kerry Group are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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7.2 CCM/CCA - Renovation of existing buildings
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7.5 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
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a. Kerry Group's Annual Report 2024
b. Kerry Group's Annual Report 2023
c. Kerry Group's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Kerry Group's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Kerry Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 16.60 million, representing 0.2% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 0 of Kerry Group's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Insights into Kerry Group's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Kerry Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 115.40 million,representing 23.7% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 12.70 million of Kerry Group's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 2.6% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Kerry Group's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Kerry Group's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kerry Group's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 16.13%,suggesting that Kerry Group may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Kerry Group's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported that EUR 115.40 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 23.7% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 12.70 million (2.6% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 21.1% of Kerry Group's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Kerry Group's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported that EUR 12.70 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.6% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Kerry Group is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Kerry Group's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Kerry Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Kerry Group's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 2.6%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Kerry Group is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Kerry Group allocated EUR 12.68 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 2.6% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Kerry Grouphas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Kerry Group's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Kerry Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 0,representing 0% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of Kerry Group's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
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