Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: Switzerland
Identifier: SWX:LISN
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought U.S.-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (46% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (41%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes 500 own stores.
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Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 32 out of 572
Universe
Global Universe 4972 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG |
20.9
Medium
|
32 out of 572 |
| Nestlé India Ltd. |
24.1
Medium
|
75 out of 572 |
| Kellanova |
30.3
High
|
210 out of 572 |
| Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. |
31.2
High
|
237 out of 572 |
| Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co., Ltd. |
35.6
High
|
342 out of 572 |
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