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Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli
Sugar ProductsSwitzerlandPNK: LDSVF
Last verified 8 months agolindt-spruengli.com
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, commonly known as Lindt & Sprüngli or simply Lindt, is a distinguished global manufacturer in the premium chocolate segment. Headquartered in Kilchberg, Switzerland (CH), this renowned confectionery company operates with a significant worldwide presence.
Founded in 1845, Lindt & Sprüngli boasts a rich heritage of Swiss chocolate craftsmanship, notably benefiting from Rodolphe Lindt's pioneering invention of conching. Their primary business focuses on crafting exquisite chocolate products, including high-quality bars, luxurious truffles, and delicate pralines.
What sets Lindt's offerings apart is their unwavering commitment to exceptional taste and a signature melt-in-your-mouth texture, a direct result of their meticulous production processes and use of premium cocoa beans. As a market leader, they consistently uphold standards for quality and innovation within the global premium chocolate industry.
90
DitchCarbon score
+70 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Sugar Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.450
20182025
The Sugar Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli's reported carbon emissions
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, a Swiss-headquartered company in the Candy/sugar products industry, reported its total carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 3.04 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 65.18 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 86.11 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 2.88 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, the company's total emissions were approximately 3.41 billion kg CO2e in 2024, and about 3.44 billion kg CO2e in 2023. In 2022, total emissions were around 3.73 billion kg CO2e, while in 2021, they stood at approximately 3.54 billion kg CO2e. The 2020 total emissions were about 3.23 billion kg CO2e.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, from a 2020 base year. Additionally, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from the same 2020 base year. For Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions, a near-term target is to reduce them by 30.3% by 2030.
Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050, both from a 2020 base year. The company also targets a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2050. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
Earlier, the company had an interim commitment to achieve a 2% reduction of GHG emissions in the production process per year from 2020 to 2025, per tonne produced, covering Scope 1 and 2 emissions. They successfully achieved a 10% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the production process from 2015 to 2020, per tonne produced, for Scope 1 and 2.
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Energy and industrial: Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2020…
At risk90%
2050
72% reduction in scope 3 total
FLAG: Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 72% within the same timeframe.** *…
At risk72%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Energy and industrial: Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020…
At risk42%
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Climate initiatives
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chocoladefabriken Lindt And Sprungli’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli reported approximately 3.04 billion kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2025. This figure shows a decreasing trend from previous years, with emissions around 3.41 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and about 3.44 billion kg CO2e in 2023. The company's emissions were approximately 3.73 billion kg CO2e in 2022 and about 3.54 billion kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a general reduction over the past few years. This data reflects the company's ongoing efforts in managing its environmental impact within the candy and sugar products industry.
Data year: 2025
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