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Tate & Lyle strengthens climate ambition with updated science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Updated targets reflect Tate & Lyle’s expanded footprint following the acquisition of CP Kelco in 2024 and its commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient food system.

London, UK, 02 September 2026: Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a global leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, today announced updated science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across its operations and supply chain. The new targets, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, apply to Tate & Lyle’s expanded global footprint and supply chain following its acquisition of CP Kelco in November 2024.

Tate & Lyle has committed to the following SBTi-validated science-based targets:

Energy and Industrial

  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by the year ended 31 March 2036 from a base year ended 31 March 20221.

  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 63% within the same timeframe.

 

Forests, Land and Agriculture (FLAG)

  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 43% within the same timeframe2.

  • No deforestation across our primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of 
    31 December 2027.

These targets replace Tate & Lyle’s previously SBTi-validated science-based GHG emissions targets.

 

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.”

 

Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability, Tate & Lyle, said: “Our updated science-based targets demonstrate our commitment to sustainable production across our operations, and our ambition to work with our customers, suppliers and partners to accelerate the reduction of emissions throughout our value chain.”

 

In addition to updated science-based GHG emissions targets, Tate & Lyle remains committed to delivering on its other sustainability targets, as follows:

  • 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 20343 
  • Maintain sustainable acreage equivalent to the volume of corn purchased each year.
 

More information on Tate & Lyle’s sustainability performance can be found in its Annual Report 2026 (pages 47–57), and on its approach to climate action at https://www.tateandlyle.com/purpose.

 

Progress against Tate & Lyle’s updated science-based targets and other environmental commitments will be provided in its Annual Report 2027.

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1 The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from biogenic feedstocks.

2 The target includes FLAG emissions and removals.

3 From a FY24 baseline.

 

ENDS

 

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Notes to editors

  1. For Tate & Lyle information on the SBTi website, click here

  1. For information on Tate & Lyle’s regenerative agriculture programme in France, click here

  1. Tate & Lyle was named one of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by TIME Magazine and Statista in June 2026; for more information click here

  1. The validation process for these updated targets was initiated earlier this year before the recommended offer by Ingredion Incorporated to acquire Tate & Lyle was announced.

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About Tate & Lyle PLC:  

Supported by over 165-years of ingredient innovation, we partner with customers to provide consumers with healthier and tastier choices when they eat and drink. We are proud that millions of people around the world consume products containing our ingredients and solutions every day.  

Through our leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification, we develop ingredients and solutions which reduce sugar, calories and fat, add fibre and protein, and provide texture and stability to food and drink in categories including beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces, and dressings.   

Tate & Lyle has approximately 5,000 employees working in around 70 locations in 37 countries, serving customers in more than 120 countries. Science, Solutions, Society is our brand promise and how we will achieve our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. By living our purpose, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society. We live our purpose in three ways, by supporting healthy living, building thriving communities and caring for our planet.  

Tate & Lyle is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol TATE.L. American Depositary Receipts trade under TATYY. For the year ended 31 March 2026 Tate & Lyle revenue from continuing operations totalled £2.0 billion. For more information, please visit www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook or YouTube

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