In 2025, Kerry Group conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 471,054a | 493,156a | 431,607a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 457,628a | 480,502a | 412,831a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 2,610a | 1,694a | 1,677a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 12,943a | 12,236a | 18,618a |
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In 2025, Kerry Group generated a total of 471,054metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 97.15% of Kerry Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.85% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Kerry Group reported a total waste generation of 471,054 metric tonnes, of which 97.15% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Kerry Group has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, Kerry Group's total waste generation increased by 9.14%, but declined by 4.48% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Kerry Group's waste recovery rate increased by 1.57%, while holding steady in 2025, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
Overall, Kerry Group’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2025, Kerry Group generated a total of 471,054 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.55% of Kerry Group's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.99.45% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Kerry Group's total waste generation rose by 9.14%, but dropped by 4.48% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Kerry Group's total output increased by 42.6%, including a further 61.3% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, while Kerry Group has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.a
In 2025, Kerry Group reported that 2,610 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.55% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (81.49%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Kerry Group has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a