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Lindt & Sprüngli's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Lindt & Sprüngli has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lindt & Sprüngli's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lindt & Sprüngli amounted to 159,280 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lindt & Sprüngli decreased by 4.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lindt & Sprüngli were 65,177 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Lindt & Sprüngli reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 86,111 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 94,103 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Lindt & Sprüngli reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lindt & Sprüngli's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lindt & Sprüngli's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Lindt & Sprüngli use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Lindt & Sprüngli's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported 2,884,221 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Lindt & Sprüngli includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,884,221 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 97.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Lindt & Sprüngli reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Lindt & Sprüngli's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.06%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lindt & Sprüngli disclose?
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,530,118 tCO₂e (87.72%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 160,458 tCO₂e (5.56%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 59,579 tCO₂e (2.07%)
Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lindt & Sprüngli’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,177 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,467 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.73 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Lindt & Sprüngli's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 20.45, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Lindt & Sprüngli rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Lindt & Sprüngli is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Lindt & Sprüngli's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Lindt & Sprüngli reported a total carbon footprint of 3,043,501 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.72% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Lindt & Sprüngli's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.09%.a