Kerry Group PLC
Kerry Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 12 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kerry Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kerry Group amounted to 741,100 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kerry Group increased by 54.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Kerry Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kerry Group were 433,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kerry Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kerry Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Kerry Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,700 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 307,500 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Kerry Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kerry Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kerry Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kerry Group reported 8,855,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Kerry Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Kerry Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,855,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 93.29% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.71% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kerry Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kerry Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kerry Group disclose?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,362,200 tCO₂e (83.13%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 437,600 tCO₂e (4.94%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 302,800 tCO₂e (3.42%)
Kerry Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kerry Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kerry Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 433,600 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,211 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 60.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kerry Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kerry Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kerry Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 60.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 40.01 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kerry Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kerry Group ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kerry Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Kerry Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kerry Group reported a total carbon footprint of 9,597,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.87% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kerry Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.52%. a