Sustainability: climate-neutral since 2019
With concrete measures such as the use of green electricity, biodegradable packaging, the retirement of CO2 emission rights and support for a reforestation project in Mexico, the Chocolate Museum is achieving a positive carbon footprint.
Our sustainability strategy was revised in 2021. It is the basis for our measures in the coming years.
Annette Imhoff and Dr. Christian Unterberg-Imhoff: Our commitment to sustainability
We are pleased to inform you about our sustainability activities
As a family business, the long-term orientation of our entrepreneurial activities is the main pillar of our success. The guiding principles developed by the Chocolate Museum are an outstanding basis for far-reaching activities.
Sustainability activities
In 2016, we set ourselves the goal of making our museum climate-neutral by 2023 at the latest. The dramatic developments in recent years were the trigger to accelerate our original plan. With concrete measures such as the use of green electricity, biodegradable packaging, the decommissioning of CO2 emission rights and support for a reforestation project in Mexico, we even managed to ensure that the Chocolate Museum has had a positive carbon footprint since 2019!
Education for sustainable development
The topic of sustainable development is an integral part of the museum’s mission statement. In our exhibition, visitors are informed about the problematic working and living conditions of people in the cocoa-growing countries and the ecological challenges of cocoa cultivation. Using current examples, we show how companies and organizations are working to improve the difficult situation.
Sustainability in chocolate production
The Chocolate Museum has been cooperating with the premium chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli for chocolate production since 2006.
Sustainability plays a key role in Lindt & Sprüngli’s business success. Over 175 years of history prove that Lindt & Sprüngli is a long-term oriented company that consistently delivers exquisitely crafted, high-quality products.
This is reflected in its commitment to sustainability along the entire value chain.
Chocolate Stories
A joint podcast by the Cologne Chocolate Museum and Engagement Global.
The history, present and future of chocolate are illuminated. Chocolate professionals are guests in every episode. Here, all chocolate fans can find out more about their favorite sweet and there is information on the topics of fair trade and sustainability. The podcasts are only available in German.
