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Kerry Group PLC

Common Name
Kerry Group
Country
Ireland
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
19,148
Ticker
KRZ
Exchange
Euronext Dublin
Description
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's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
334,300a
433,600a
430,300b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
27,000a
28,700a
50,800b
Location-Based
282,100a
307,500a
309,700b
Total Scope 3
6,708,900a
8,855,900a
8,499,000b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
42.0787a
60.1343a
55.7386b
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Verified Sources Behind Kerry Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kerry Group's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Kerry Group's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
c. Kerry Group's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Kerry Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kerry Group amounted to 616,400 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kerry Group decreased by 16.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Kerry Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-5%-4%+1%-23%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kerry Group were 334,300 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 28.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kerry Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Kerry Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Kerry Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 282,100 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Kerry Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kerry Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kerry Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Kerry Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, 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

20212022202320242025080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Kerry Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Kerry Group reported 6,708,900 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 2025 disclosure of Kerry Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Kerry Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202503 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e-29%+14%+4%-24%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Kerry Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,708,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 91.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.07% 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 36.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 24.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kerry Group disclose?

In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to Kerry Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,324,500 tCO₂e (79.36%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 427,200 tCO₂e (6.37%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 272,700 tCO₂e (4.06%)

Kerry Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(4.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(79.4%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(6.4%)

Insights into Kerry Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Kerry Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 334,300 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,945 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 42.08 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Kerry Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00020,000200,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5001,0005,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BRFYear: 2024Scope 1: 419,861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,935Scope 1 Intensity: 42.26 tCO2e/$MSigma FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,875Scope 1 Intensity: 152.38 tCO2e/$MNissin Foods HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,840Scope 1 Intensity: 59.30 tCO2e/$MPatanjali FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 512,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,996Scope 1 Intensity: 128.27 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,696Scope 1 Intensity: 25.99 tCO2e/$MGrumaYear: 2024Scope 1: 658,117 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,487Scope 1 Intensity: 101.45 tCO2e/$MEmmiYear: 2025Scope 1: 117,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,990Scope 1 Intensity: 19.58 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,051Scope 1 Intensity: 40.70 tCO2e/$MAAKYear: 2025Scope 1: 225,702 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,003Scope 1 Intensity: 45.11 tCO2e/$MHaitianYear: 2024Scope 1: 248,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,686Scope 1 Intensity: 67.35 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2025Scope 1: 102,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,728Scope 1 Intensity: 21.66 tCO2e/$MMaster KongYear: 2024Scope 1: 160,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,051Scope 1 Intensity: 14.52 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,921,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,136Scope 1 Intensity: 313.09 tCO2e/$MOrklaYear: 2025Scope 1: 102,987 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,105Scope 1 Intensity: 14.50 tCO2e/$MJ.M. SmuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,179Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MAlmaraiYear: 2024Scope 1: 909,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,586Scope 1 Intensity: 162.80 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,724Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MShuanghuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 336,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,182Scope 1 Intensity: 41.14 tCO2e/$MJde Peet's BVYear: 2025Scope 1: 268,434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,664Scope 1 Intensity: 23.01 tCO2e/$MAjinomotoYear: 2024Scope 1: 675,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,504Scope 1 Intensity: 71.03 tCO2e/$MGreencore GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,418Scope 1 Intensity: 27.53 tCO2e/$MGlanbiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 150,088 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,946Scope 1 Intensity: 38.03 tCO2e/$MKerry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 334,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,945Scope 1 Intensity: 42.08 tCO2e/$M

How does Kerry Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Kerry Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 42.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 42.26, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Kerry Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Kerry Group ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Kerry Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Kerry Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Kerry Group reported a total carbon footprint of 7,325,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.67% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Kerry Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.59% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.56%.a

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