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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.

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77

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli's score of 77 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 2024, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,130,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 71,260,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 97,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 3,012,478,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased goods and services (2,604,606,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they target a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, Lindt & Sprüngli aims for a 25% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. They also commit to reducing emissions from deforestation-linked commodities by 30.3% by 2030, with a no-deforestation target set for December 31, 2025. Lindt & Sprüngli has previously achieved a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in their production process from 2015 to 2020. Their long-term goal is to reach net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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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. This request for Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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