UK – Tate & Lyle PLC, a renown ingredient supplier in the food industry, has announced that it is currently on track to achieve a significant milestone in its climate strategy by ensuring that all electricity purchased for its manufacturing operations worldwide comes from renewable sources.
This goal is set to be accomplished more than five years ahead of the original target date of 2030.
The company is pursuing this objective through a multi-faceted approach that includes installing renewable electricity infrastructure at its facilities where feasible, entering into long-term renewable electricity agreements, and securing renewable electricity and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from utility providers.
Recently, Tate & Lyle announced a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement with Enel North America and an agreement with Alabama Power for its sucralose facility in Alabama.
These partnerships are part of a broader strategy to meet the company’s electricity needs sustainably.
By transitioning to 100% renewable electricity and associated RECs, Tate & Lyle anticipates reducing its global Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by over 25% annually from a 2019 baseline.
In addition to these efforts, Tate & Lyle has joined RE100, a global initiative focused on corporate commitments to renewable energy. This membership underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable practices.
Nick Hampton, the Chief Executive of Tate & Lyle, has emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, calling it a significant threat to the future.
Anna Pierce, the Director of Sustainability at Tate & Lyle, noted that joining RE100 aligns with the company’s sustainability strategy and demonstrates its commitment to investing in renewable energy.
Tate & Lyle has also set ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for 2028, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, which align with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
In conjunction with its renewable energy commitments, Tate & Lyle has recently introduced a new line of sweeteners and stabilizers tailored for the Middle Eastern food and beverage sector.
This product range includes EUOLIGO FOS, a non-GMO dietary fiber that promotes sugar reduction and supports gut health, as well as TASTEVA M, a stevia-based sweetener that enables manufacturers to create lower-sugar products without sacrificing taste.
TASTEVA M is produced through a unique bioconversion process designed to meet the demand for sugar-like flavors in zero-sugar beverages.
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