Sustainability at a glance
In 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli continued to make progress towards its sustainability targets. In the face of industry-wide challenges, our Sustainability Plan paved the way to measurable achievements.
82.2 %
of the sourced volumes of raw and packaging materials bearing significant sustainability risks were covered by a responsible sourcing program
Responsible sourcing
EcoVadis Silver Medal
For the third consecutive year, we obtained the EcoVadis Silver Medal for sustainability performance, placing us among the top 15% of assessed companies. In the “Manufacture of otherfood products” category, our 2024 achievements secured us a ranking in the top 1% for sustainable procurement, and in the top 7% overall
Responsible sourcing
Responsible sourcing requirements
We have defined responsible sourcing requirements for all 12 of our priority materials. By the end of 2024, 82.2% of the sourced volumes of these raw and packaging materials bearing significant sustainability risks were covered by a responsible sourcing program, allowing us to meet our 2025 target a year ahead of schedule
Responsible sourcing
Cocoa Sourcing
A total of 84.2% of our cocoa was sourced through the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program or other responsible sourcing programs. This corresponds to a year-on-year increase of 11.9 percentage points
Responsible sourcing
Equal opportunity
In 2024, the proportion of women in senior leadership positions increased from 35.1% to 39.5%, keeping us on track for our 2025 target of 40%.
Enabling and motivating working environment
84.2 %
of our cocoa was sourced through the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program or other responsible sourcing programs
Responsible sourcingAdditionally,
44.1 %
of our packaging is now made from recycled materials, underlining our commitment to reducing waste and contributing to a circular economy
Packaging
Foreword from the Chairman and CEO
Our commitment to contributing to a more sustainable tomorrow drives us to make measurable progress in a rapidly changing world.
Foreword from the Chairman and CEOPwC CH