Lindt & Sprüngli is a Swiss chocolate and confectionery manufacturer founded in 1898, headquartered in Kilchberg.
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Lindt has SBTi-validated climate targets but is materially behind on delivery: Scope 3 emissions remain above 2020 baseline despite 2030 commitments. Supply chain deforestation progress is incomplete and unverified. Active product safety litigation over lead/cadmium in dark chocolate undermines sustainability claims.
Lindt & Sprüngli scores 44/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Lindt & Sprüngli joint 278th of 847 companies scored, and joint 18th of 46 in Food & Beverage (non-meat).
Where Lindt & Sprüngli sits among food & beverage (non-meat) peers.
Among the 46 major food & beverage (non-meat) brands we've scored, Lindt & Sprüngli is tied =18th of 46, with 6 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Year-on-year reduction of 13.5% from 2023 driven substantially by cocoa powder accounting change (–5.6%) and lower dairy volumes, not operational decarbonisation.
No significant pollution incidents.
However, no publicly reported total renewable energy percentage.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (4/10, 4/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Lindt & Sprüngli.
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Lindt & Sprüngli is a Swiss chocolate and confectionery manufacturer founded in 1898, headquartered in Kilchberg. The company operates globally across cocoa sourcing, production, and retail. It is one of the sector's largest premium chocolate producers by volume and brand recognition.
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