Kellogg Exceeds Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal Ahead of Schedule

As part of its Kellogg’s Better Days commitment, Kellogg is making tremendous progress limiting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in its operations by using low carbon and renewable energy sources, purchasing renewable electricity and increasing energy efficiency.

Since 2015, Kellogg has reduced scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions in its manufacturing plants by more than 28 percent, and exceeded one year ahead of schedule its goal to reduce GHG emissions by 15 percent per pound of food produced.

Kellogg set its first sustainability commitments in 2008, and in 2015 was one of the first companies to set Science-Based Targets (https://sciencebasedtargets.org) to help limit the global warming to below 1.5°C.

“As a global food company, we have a responsibility to address the significant risks climate change poses on people and our planet,” said Amy Senter, Kellogg Company Chief Sustainability Officer. “We’re proud of our progress and are working on multiple fronts to reduce emissions across our supply chain.”

In support of Kellogg’s commitment to achieve 100 percent renewable energy in its operations by 2050, nearly 28 percent of the electricity used in Kellogg’s food production facilities already comes from renewable resources, thereby reducing its use of fossil fuels. Kellogg is also partnering with its suppliers to reduce their emissions by 50 percent.

To further mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, Kellogg has helped more than 433,000 farmers globally adopt sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices through its Kellogg’s Origins.