Support forest conservation

Lindt & Sprüngli’s primary impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems happen in the supply chain during the sourcing of raw materials in the agriculture sector. Land use and land-use change are primary impact drivers of deforestation, climate change, ecosystem degradation, and biodiversity loss.

We recognize that eliminating deforestation in commodity supply chains cannot be achieved by Lindt & Sprüngli alone, but requires ongoing collaboration within the sector with our suppliers as well as peers and other stakeholders to address systemic issues and develop common solutions.

Agroforestry combines cocoa with trees and other crops to create a diverse farming system which can improve plant health, as diseases typical of monocultures cannot spread as easily. Larger shade trees also protect the sensitive cocoa plants from too much sun, which can lead to better yields.