Tate & Lyle strengthens climate ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
These targets replace Tate & Lyle’s previously SBTi-validated science-based GHG emissions targets.
UK – Tate & Lyle, a global leader in ingredient solutions, has announced updated science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across its operations and supply chain.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the new targets as consistent with the reductions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
They apply to Tate & Lyle’s expanded global footprint and supply chain following its acquisition of CP Kelco in November 2024.
In energy and industrial, the company will reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by 31 March 2036 from a base year of 31 March 2021, as well as reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 63% within the same timeframe.
Additionally, in Forests, Land and Agriculture (FLAG), it will reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 43% within the same timeframe with no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of 31 December 2027.
Nick Hampton, Chief Executive, Tate & Lyle, said: “Climate change is the greatest challenge facing our planet and Tate & Lyle recognises our responsibility to reduce the impact of our business on the environment and to support the transition to a lower carbon economy.
“That’s why sustainability is integral to the way we work at Tate & Lyle, and to the way we serve our customers. By continuing to align our goals with a 1.5oC future, we are not only building greater resilience within our operations and supply chain, we’re also actively living our purpose to create a healthier and more sustainable world.”
In addition to updated science-based GHG emissions targets, the company remains committed to delivering on its other sustainability targets.
They include 100% of purchased electricity for our operations to come from renewable sources by 2030, 100% of waste to be beneficially used by 2030, reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2034, and maintain sustainable acreage equivalent to the volume of corn purchased each year.
The sustainability move comes as Ingredion Incorporated announced a recommended all-cash offer to acquire Tate & Lyle for £2.7 billion (US$3.6B).
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