The Science Based Targets initiative recently revalidated The Hershey Co.’s 2030 science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.
By 2030, the company aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50 percent from its 2018 baseline. It currently has achieved a 43 percent reduction.
The company also is committed to reducing scope 3 Forest Land and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions by 36 percent and non-FLAG emissions by 30 percent by 2030. These goals are necessary to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
“At Hershey, our business depends on ingredients grown around the world and the health of those ecosystems,” Rachel Grunberg, Hershey senior manager of environmental sustainability, said. “We have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint to build resiliency for our business and the planet and are doing so with challenging goals aligned with best-in-class science to inform our strategy.”
To achieve its goals, Hershey has implemented a variety of programs and initiatives.
Hershey has created a cross-functional team to oversee delivery of plant-level energy reduction targets.
It leveraged partnerships to promote good agricultural practices and technology to mitigate risks from climate change in its supply chains.
It is committed to achieving a deforestation and conversion-free supply chain.