Tate & Lyle PLC
Tate & Lyle's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Tate & Lyle 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).
Tate & Lyle has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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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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 Tate & Lyle's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tate & Lyle amounted to 498,184 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 Tate & Lyle decreased by 5.73%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Tate & Lyle's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tate & Lyle's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tate & Lyle were 337,085 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Tate & Lyle reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Tate & Lyle's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tate & Lyle's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.63%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Tate & Lyle's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Tate & Lyle reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 161,099 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Tate & Lyle reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Tate & Lyle's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 10.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tate & Lyle's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tate & Lyle 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Tate & Lyle use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Tate & Lyle reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Tate & Lyle's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Tate & Lyle's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Tate & Lyle reported 2,575,853 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 Tate & Lyle includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Tate & Lyle's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tate & Lyle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Tate & Lyle reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,575,853 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 42.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 57.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Tate & Lyle reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Tate & Lyle's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 19.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tate & Lyle's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tate & Lyle disclose?
In 2023, Tate & Lyle reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Tate & Lyle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Tate & Lyle's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 812,908 tCOâ‚‚e (31.56%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 746,037 tCOâ‚‚e (28.96%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 658,506 tCOâ‚‚e (25.56%)
Tate & Lyle's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tate & Lyle's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Tate & Lyle reported a total carbon footprint of 3,074,037 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.63% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Tate & Lyle's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.97%.