As a Lindt & Sprüngli group company, we at Ghirardelli comply with the group's sustainability standards.
High-quality cocoa beans are the heart of our chocolates
We, at Lindt & Sprüngli, take responsibility for every stage: from the selection of the cocoa beans to the production of the finished chocolate products. This means we produce chocolate from 'bean to bar'. We understand that we can only make a true, meaningful, impact on local conditions if we know exactly where our cocoa beans come from, who grew them and how they were produced. That is why we developed our very own sustainability program for cocoa beans – the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program.
We pride ourselves on using cocoa beans from our Farming Program in our chocolates. Since 2020, 100% of our cocoa beans are sourced traceable and externally verified by an independent third party. This is a major step toward our target to source all cocoa products (beans, butter, powder) through sustainability programs by 2025.
We Are Commited
Since 2020, 100% of our cocoa beans are sourced traceable and externally verified by an independent third party.
We Are Wide-Reaching
Around 80,000 cocoa farmers from all our cocoa origin countries are part of our Farming Program.
We Are Devoted
We invest over USD 10 million every year into our Farming Program.
Our Farming Program in Detail
The Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program consists of four pillars
- Pillar 1 - Traceability and farmer organization
- Pillar 2 - Training and knowledge transfer
- Pillar 3 - Farmer investments and community development
- Pillar 4 - Verification and continuous progress
Learn more on our Farming Program website about the steps we are taking to improve the lives of our farmers, their families and communities.
Our Farming Program in Detail
The Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program consists of four pillars
- Pillar 1 - Traceability and farmer organization
- Pillar 2 - Training and knowledge transfer
- Pillar 3 - Farmer investments and community development
- Pillar 4 - Verification and continuous progress
Learn more on our Farming Program website about the steps that we are taking to improve the lives of our farmers, their families and communities
Empowerment Through Education
Since 2008, Lindt & Sprüngli has refurbished 33 schools benefitting 4,862 children.
Clean and Safe Water Access
Around 130,000 community members benefit from 213 functioning water systems and boreholes.
Support for Farmers and Their Families
About 400 passionate field trainers work with the cocoa farmers in the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program.
Our Commitments for a Better Tomorrow
Sustainable Cocoa
By 2025, 100% of cocoa will be sourced through sustainability programs.
Free from Deforestation
By 2025, our entire cocoa supply will be free from deforestation
Sustainable Sourcing
80% of our procurement expenditure for raw and packaging materials bearing significant sustainability risks is covered by a sustainable sourcing program
Chocolate Waste Reduction
By 2025, we will halve our chocolate waste in the production process per ton produced
Women in Leadership
By 2025, 40% of senior leadership will be female
CO2 and Climate
We are committed to define a science-based target (including scope 1, 2 & 3) with a goal to reach net-zero emissions in the long-term, to be announced in 2023 latest
Water Reduction
By 2025, we aim at a 10% reduction of municipal water withdrawn in our production process, per ton produced.
Food Safety Standards
We comply with Lindt & Sprüngli quality and food safety standards on an ongoing basis.
Advertising Legislation
Our products are marketed and advertised according to national and international law.
Safe Working Environment
We are continuously reducing our safety indicators to achieve our long-term vision of zero lost-time accidents.
Against Corruption
We do not participate in any corrupt or anti-competitive behaviour.
Sustainably Sourced Hazelnuts
Whole unprocessed hazelnuts are a key ingredient in some of our chocolate products. Learn how we are working to ensure that all our hazelnuts are sourced through sustainability programs.
RSPO-Certified Palm Oil
We understand the impact that the uncontrolled cultivation of palm oil can have on rainforests and biodiversity. That is why we are constantly monitoring its use in our products and are committed to only purchasing sustainable RSPO certified palm oil.
Recyclable Packaging
We are trying to strike a balance between visually appealing packaging and quality aspects associated with product protection. We always try to reduce packaging sizes and use recyclable materials wherever possible.
CO2 and Climate
Energy is used in the different production steps for making chocolate, such as heating, cooling, and transport. Greenhouse gas emissions can result from all these processes. We are committed to develop a science-based target for emissions from our entire value chain with a long-term goal to reach net-zero emissions.