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Lindt & Sprüngli's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lindt & Sprüngli's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lindt & Sprüngli amounted to 168,445 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lindt & Sprüngli increased by 7.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lindt & Sprüngli were 71,260 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 increased by 26.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.72%, 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 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,698 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 97,185 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Lindt & Sprüngli use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli reported 3,012,478 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 2024 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 2023, 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 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,012,478 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.43% 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 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lindt & Sprüngli 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Lindt & Sprüngli 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lindt & Sprüngli disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,604,606 tCO₂e (86.46%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 230,922 tCO₂e (7.67%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 62,814 tCO₂e (2.09%)
Lindt & Sprüngli's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lindt & Sprüngli’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 71,260 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,039 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.8 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 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.01 , 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 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli ranked 8 out of 25 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 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli reported a total carbon footprint of 3,180,923 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.62% decrease compared to 2023, 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 94.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.06%. a