Sustainability: Our Path to Reducing COâ‚‚ Emissions Since 2019
In 2016, we set a goal to consistently reduce our museum’s greenhouse gas emissions and offset any remaining emissions. The dramatic developments of recent years prompted us to accelerate our original plan. Through concrete measures—such as using green electricity and resource-efficient packaging—we have been able to significantly reduce our operational emissions. For the remaining emissions, we are making a voluntary financial contribution to climate protection by retiring CO₂ emission allowances and supporting a reforestation project in Mexico. In this way, the Chocolate Museum has been actively and measurably committed to climate protection since 2019.
Our Commitment to a Future Worth Living
We are pleased to share information about our sustainability initiatives with you:
As a family-owned business, a long-term approach to our business operations is the cornerstone of our success. The guiding principles developed by the Chocolate Museum in 2019 serve as an excellent foundation for our wide-ranging initiatives.
Sustainability Initiatives
In 2016, we set a goal to consistently reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from our museum operations and to offset any remaining emissions. Developments in recent years have prompted us to implement this plan more quickly than originally planned.
Through concrete measures—such as using electricity from renewable energy sources, employing biodegradable packaging, retiring emission allowances, and supporting a reforestation project in Mexico as an additional climate contribution beyond our own carbon footprint. Learn more
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 as well as the ecological challenges of cocoa cultivation. Using current examples, we show how companies and organizations are working to improve the difficult situation.
Responsibility in Chocolate Production
The Chocolate Museum has been partnering with the premium chocolate manufacturer Lindt & SprĂĽngli for chocolate production since 2006.
Responsible business practices play a key role in Lindt & Sprüngli’s commercial success. Its history spanning more than 175 years demonstrates that Lindt & Sprüngli is a company with a long-term perspective that consistently delivers exquisitely crafted, high-quality products.
This is reflected in its commitment to sustainability throughout the entire value chain.
