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Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, commonly known as Lindt, is a prestigious Swiss chocolatier headquartered in Kilchberg, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1845, the company has established itself as a leader in the premium chocolate industry, renowned for its high-quality products and innovative techniques. Lindt operates in major regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, catering to a global audience with a passion for fine chocolate. The brand is celebrated for its signature chocolate bars, truffles, and pralines, particularly the iconic Lindor truffles, which are distinguished by their smooth melting centre. With a commitment to excellence, Lindt has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a market leader in the luxury chocolate segment. The company’s rich heritage and dedication to craftsmanship continue to set it apart in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli's score of 62 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,700,768,000 kg CO2e. This includes 57,546,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 97,345,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 3,548,770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the majority of their carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, Lindt & Sprüngli has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Notably, they also aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions related to forestry, agriculture, and land use (FLAG) by 30.3% by 2030. For long-term goals, Lindt & Sprüngli targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. The company is also committed to no deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices. These initiatives reflect Lindt & Sprüngli's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and carbon management.

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Scope 1
56,160,000
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Scope 2
118,075,000
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Scope 3
2,980,983,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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