Kerry Group PLC
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.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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 39.82, 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 2025, Kerry Group ranked 15 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