The Lindt & Sprüngli
Farming Program
Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa. It was developed to address social and environmental impacts in our cocoa supply chain. The Farming Program aims to contribute to resilient livelihoods for cocoa farmers and their families and to promote Good Farming Practices and biodiverse landscapes.
After achieving our goal to source 100% of our cocoa beans through the Farming Program in 2020, we extended the program to include cocoa butter in 2021 and cocoa powder in 2022. As of 2026, we require our sourced cocoa to meet the requirements of the Rainforest Alliance certification. Rainforest Alliance certification forms the basis for all cocoa sourced. Building on the foundation of the Rainforest Alliance certification, targeted investments and complementary actions are implemented to address key issues in the cocoa sector such as child labor, living income, emissions and forest conservation.
Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program 2026-2030
We aim to address the most material impacts in the cocoa supply chain through three strategic pillars. Each pillar consists of focus areas and commitments for 2026-2030.
The Farming Program cocoa origins
The Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program was launched in Ghana in 2008. It is now implemented by our suppliers in seven cocoa producing countries: Côte d‘Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, and Peru.
Ghana
Part of the Farming Program since 2008, currently with more than 50,400 farmers
Ecuador
Part of the Farming Program since 2014, currently with more than 4,600 farmers
Madagascar
Part of the Farming Program since 2015, currently with more than 3,050 farmers
Papua New Guinea
Part of the Farming Program since 2017, currently with more than 3,800 farmers
Dominican Republic
Part of the Farming Program since 2018, currently with more than 1,050 farmers
Peru
Part of the Farming Program since 2021, currently with more than 2,000 farmers
Côte d'Ivoire
Part of the Farming Program since 2021, currently with more than 41,400 farmers
From bean to bar
Lindt & Sprüngli is a chocolate manufacturer that produces its own cocoa mass from the cocoa beans it sources (excluding Russell Stover). This allows us to oversee the production process from the selection and sourcing of cocoa beans to the production of cocoa mass, also known as cocoa liquor, and the finished product – “from bean to bar”.
Our Sustainability Plan
The Lindt & Sprüngli 2030 Sustainability Plan sets out how we will care for people and the environment by contributing to cocoa excellence, reduced emissions, and a safe workplace. It reflects our core company values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration. The Plan prioritizes the social and environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities which are most relevant to the Group and our business model, value chain and stakeholders. Our commitment to acting ethically and respecting human rights extends across all elements of our Sustainability Plan.
For more information, see the Lindt & Sprüngli 2030 Sustainability Plan.
