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.
Our commitment
We aim to continue to source 100% of our cocoa volumes according to a Responsible Sourcing Standard1 annually between 2026 and 2030.
How we aim to support cocoa excellence
Our progress
What is the Farming Program?
The Farming Program aims to contribute to resilient livelihoods for cocoa farmers and their families and to promote Good Farming Practices2 and biodiverse landscapes. It is built on Rainforest Alliance certification and strengthened by targeted investments and activities beyond certification. As of 2026, all our cocoa volumes are sourced as Rainforest Alliance Certified.
Farming Program 2026-2030
To support cocoa excellence, we aim to invest CHF 300m into our cocoa Farming Program between 2026 and 2030. In addition, as part of our 2030 strategy, we will engage in partnerships to collaborate and innovate with the goal to drive positive change in our cocoa value chain.
1 At Lindt & Sprüngli, Responsible Sourcing Standards refer to certifications, assessments, programs, or specifications which consider social or environmental criteria for raw and packaging materials.
2 Good Farming Practices may include: Applying Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): these are agricultural methods that include pruning, pest and disease management, weed management, shade management, and harvest management that are intended to improve cocoa tree health and cocoa production while maintaining ecosystem services such as soil health; Agroforestry; Increasing the efficiency of production methods, including labor allocation, input management, and supporting the adherence to rules and guidance concerning the use of potentially harmful chemicals; Diversifying the farming system by cultivating more than cocoa to enhance resilience of the farmer; Working towards production that does not involve the clearing of forests.