Kerry Group PLC
Kerry Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kerry Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kerry Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kerry Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kerry Group amounted to 469,770 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kerry Group decreased by 5.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kerry Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kerry Group were 419,501 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kerry Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kerry Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kerry Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,269 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Kerry Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kerry Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 71.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kerry Group's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kerry Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Kerry Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kerry Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Kerry Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kerry Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kerry Group reported 8,871,302 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Kerry Group includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Kerry Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kerry Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,871,302 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kerry Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kerry Group disclose?
In 2023, Kerry Group reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,097,041.6 tCOâ‚‚e (94.12%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 266,139.06 tCOâ‚‚e (3.53%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 177,426.04 tCOâ‚‚e (2.35%)
Kerry Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kerry Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kerry Group reported a total carbon footprint of 9,341,072 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.87% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kerry Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.49%.