Kerry Group has today (Thursday, December 10) joined RE100, a global initiative for businesses committed to using 100% renewable electricity.

Kerry Group, the taste and nutrition company, recently announced its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2025 as part of its Beyond the Horizon sustainability strategy.

The target to source 100% renewable energy is part of the group’s commitment on climate action, which includes a “science-based target for the reduction of operational emissions by 33% by 2030 and to reach net zero emissions before 2050”.

Commenting on the announcement, Juan Aguiriano, head of sustainability at Kerry Group, said: “The scale of the challenge to address the growing climate crisis cannot be underestimated and requires a concerted global effort from all parts of society.

“The commitment to using 100% renewable electricity will have an immediate impact and will reduce our footprint by over one million tonnes of carbon between now and 2025, helping us meet our goal of net zero emissions before 2050.”

RE100 is a global initiative “bringing together the world’s most influential businesses” committed to 100% renewable electricity. Led by the non-profit organisation Climate Group, its mission is to accelerate change towards zero-carbon grids at scale.