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As a leading international chocolate producer, Lindt & Sprüngli is committed to conducting its business in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Our policies and sustainability reports reflect our commitment and our progress.

We report on a yearly basis about the progress we are making with regards to corporate sustainability.

• Report 2016 (English)
• Report 2015 (English / German)
• Report 2014
• Report 2013
• Report 2012
• Report 2011
• Report 2010

To inform our customers, we have developed sustainability brochures that inform interested parties in a short overview on our activities.

•  Sustainability an Responsibility: 10 Facts (English / German)
•  Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing (English / German / French / Italian )

The significance Lindt & Sprüngli attaches to responsible corporate behavior is reflected in different group policies, which define the way Lindt & Sprüngli is doing business.

Credo

Lindt & Sprüngli is committed to the core values anchored in the company’s Credo: quality, commitment and qualification, customer orientation, social responsibility and profitability. These principles are key drivers of success for Lindt & Sprüngli. All company policies reflect the content of the Credo.

• Credo
  
  

Health & Safety Policy

Lindt & Sprüngli has established clear health and safety guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of the company’s employees worldwide.  

• Health & Safety Policy
  
  

Business Code of Conduct

Lindt & Sprüngli has set out globally binding principles and guidelines that require all employees and managers to behave in an ethically, legally and socially responsible manner. These principles and guidelines govern internal cooperation as well as behavior towards customers and external business partners. 

•  Business Code of Conduct

Supplier Code of Conduct

Lindt & Sprüngli is committed to conducting its business in an ethical, law-abiding manner. Lindt & Sprüngli expects similar principled conduct of everyone with whom it has commercial dealings. Further Lindt & Sprüngli strives to continuously improve the sustainability of its operations and products and encourages its suppliers to participate by adopting sustainable practices in their operations. 

• Supplier Code of Conduct and Compliance Declaration  (English  /  German  /  French  /  Italian  /  Spanish  /  Chinese)

Environmental Policy

Environmental protection is a fundamental aspect of Lindt & Sprüngli’s business processes. Lindt & Sprüngli is committed to integrating environmental considerations into all its business activities. The Environmental Policy is an integral part of Lindt & Sprüngli’s commitment to sustainability. 

• Environmental Policy