Our own sustainability program, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program, enables us to trace our cocoa beans right back to the farmers. This allows us to support farmers, their families and communities on the ground according to their specific local needs.
High-quality cocoa beans are the heart of our chocolate
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 sustainable sourcing model 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 Committed
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 that we are taking to improve the lives of our farmers, their families and communities.
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 443 passionate Program trainers support and advise the farmers on a daily basis.
Clean and safe water access
Empowerment through education
Support for farmers and their families
Protecting the planet
Our Main 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.
