Tate & Lyle receives award from sustainability publication Environment+Energy Leader

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of ingredients for healthier food and beverages, has been honored with an award from Environment+Energy Leader (E+E Leader), a leading US sustainability publication, for its impactful regenerative stevia program in China. For nearly 15 years, the E+E Leader Awards have recognized excellence in environmental and energy management, celebrating organizations, products and projects that drive meaningful change. This award celebrates Tate & Lyle’s commitment to environment stewardship and efforts to strengthen responsible sourcing in the sweetener industry. Tate & Lyle’s sustainability program, in partnership with environmental charity Earthwatch Europe and Nanjing Agricultural University, is designed to drive positive environmental and social impact across the stevia supply chain. The program focuses on farmer education, fertilizer optimization and the incorporation of cover crops. Through partnerships with farmers and investments in regenerative agricultural practices, the program has successfully improved soil health, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved local watershed quality while improving the livelihoods of participating stevia farmers.

An Environment + Energy Leader judge commented: "Tate & Lyle’s commitment to sustainable agriculture is a great example of how businesses can drive meaningful environmental and social impact. Their regenerative farming initiatives in stevia production reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health, helping small farmers with knowledge and economic opportunities. The program’s impressive reductions in fertilizer use and ecological impact underscore a forward-thinking approach to sustainability that sets a high standard for the industry.”

Commenting on the award, Anna Pierce, Tate & Lyle’s Director of Sustainability, said: “We are honored to receive recognition for our stevia program in China. This initiative helps farmers build climate resilience and improve crop quality. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the programme delivering such impressive results for both farmers and the environment while enabling more sustainable stevia production. It empowers us to meet our environmental commitments and supports our customers - global food and beverage producers, from start-ups to multi-nationals - in achieving their sustainability goals"

Abigail Storms, Tate & Lyle’s SVP, Global Platform, Sweeteners and Fibres, said: “Our program is helping to develop an evidence base on sustainable stevia cultivation to ensure the stevia industry grows sustainably. Through the program, we’re also establishing best practices to inform our other sustainable agriculture programs and partnerships.”

Steven Loiselle, Senior Research Lead at Earthwatch Europe, said: “I’m really proud of Earthwatch’s work with Tate & Lyle and Nanjing Agricultural University, demonstrating how nature-friendly farming can address the key challenges of our time. Healthy soils and sustainable nutrient management are essential for maintaining farm biodiversity, improving water quality, lowering emissions, and building resilient food systems. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the program delivering such impressive results for both farmers and the environment while enabling more sustainable stevia production.” 

As demand for non-artificial sweeteners continues to rise, Tate & Lyle remains at the forefront of innovation, ensuring that sustainability is a core part of its operations. By implementing innovative supply-chain collaborations, the company is helping to build a more resilient and environmentally responsible supply chain for stevia. 

For more information about Tate & Lyle’s sustainability efforts, visit Caring for our planet | Tate & Lyle.

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About Environment+Energy Leader

Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader’s website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, and sustainability issues. Visit: www.environmentenergyleader.com.

About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards

For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services, and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year’s winners and learn more about our judges, visit Home - E+E Leader Product & Project Awards.

Earthwatch Europe

Earthwatch Europe is an environmental charity that helps people take action to protect the natural world around them. We connect people with nature and give them the tools they need to fight for our planet. We support communities and organisations to build knowledge, create connections and motivate action.

Find out more on our website: www.earthwatch.org.uk

Farming with Nature by Earthwatch Europe

Earthwatch’s Farming with Nature programme supports farmers and agribusinesses on their journey to more sustainable farming practices. The Farming with Nature approach is uniquely impactful through the use of citizen science - actively involving people, even without a scientific-background, in scientific research. Participating farmers are provided with the knowledge and tools they need to assess the biodiversity, soil health and freshwater quality on their farm; enabling them to demonstrate farm health, or use their findings to move towards more nature-friendly farming practices.

Find out more on our website: www.earthwatch.org.uk/program/farming-with-nature

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About Tate & Lyle PLC:  

Supported by our 165-year history 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 recently acquired CP Kelco, a leading provider of pectin, speciality gums and other nature-based ingredients to create a leader in mouthfeel, significantly enhancing our solutions capabilities. Following this combination, we now have more than 5,000 employees working in around 75 locations in 38 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 2024, and on a pro forma basis which assumes for illustrative purposes that the combination with CP Kelco took place on 1 April 2023, revenue for the enlarged Tate & Lyle Group would have been £2.25 billion. For more information, please visit www.tateandlyle.com