Kerry Group plc Class A is a leading global taste and nutrition company specializing in flavor and ingredient technologies for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 1972 from I... Kerry Group plc Class A is a leading global taste and nutrition company specializing in flavor and ingredient technologies for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 1972 from Irish dairy cooperatives, it has evolved into a multinational powerhouse headquartered in Tralee, Ireland, with over 21,000 employees across more than 200 locations in 50+ countries. The company operates primarily through its Taste & Nutrition segment, which generates the majority of revenue by providing naturally derived flavors, nutritional solutions, and functional ingredients for sectors like meat, snacks, dairy, beverages, and pharma, serving both developed (70%) and developing markets (30%). Its Dairy Ireland division focuses on value-added dairy products for Irish and UK markets. Kerry Group plc ranks among the top 10 global food additive firms, manufacturing over 18,000 products distributed in 140 countries. Growth stems from organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, emphasizing sustainability goals such as 100% responsibly sourced materials, plastic circularity by 2025, and a 55% GHG emissions cut by 2030. With a market cap around €12-13 billion, it plays a key role in the consumer defensive packaged foods industry, supporting foodservice, regional customers, and integrated solutions.
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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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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7.2 CCM/CCA - Renovation of existing buildings
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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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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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7.7 CCM/CCA - Acquisition and ownership 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 Eligible Capex
Total Taxonomy Aligned 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 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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