Public Profile

Windy City Chocolate

Windy City Chocolate, a premier chocolatier based in the United States, has been delighting chocolate lovers since its inception in 2001. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has established a strong presence across the Midwest, renowned for its artisanal chocolates and innovative confections. Specialising in handcrafted chocolates, Windy City Chocolate offers a diverse range of products, including gourmet truffles, chocolate-covered treats, and seasonal specialities. Each creation is distinguished by its commitment to quality ingredients and unique flavour combinations, setting the brand apart in the competitive chocolate industry. With a reputation for excellence, Windy City Chocolate has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leader in the market. The company continues to expand its reach, bringing joy to chocolate enthusiasts nationwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Windy City Chocolate'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.

3

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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Windy City Chocolate's score of 3 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Windy City Chocolate's reported carbon emissions

Windy City Chocolate, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their emissions in kg CO2e, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This absence of data suggests that Windy City Chocolate may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or may not have publicly disclosed its sustainability strategies. In the context of the chocolate industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and committing to science-based targets. It remains essential for Windy City Chocolate to establish clear climate commitments to align with industry standards and consumer expectations regarding sustainability.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Windy City Chocolate'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. Windy City Chocolate is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Windy City Chocolate is not committed to any 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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