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Shared Goodness. That’s Our Promise.

An idea as simple as it is big: our business, our planet, our communities, our children–they’ve always mattered. 

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2024 Responsible Business Report

Read how Hershey is leading where we can make the biggest impact and building a stronger, more resilient business.

Priority Areas

Cocoa farming

Cocoa
Cocoa is one of Hershey's most important ingredients, used in many of the products our consumers love.

Cocoa farming

Human Rights
We operate our business with the understanding that we are integral members of the communities where we live and work.

Cocoa farming

Responsible Sourcing
Our Responsible Sourcing strategy guides how we positively contribute to the resilience of the communities and ecosystems we depend on to source ingredients, manufacture and deliver our products.

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Environment
Our business depends upon the health of the planet — the air we breathe, the water that nourishes the earth and the soil in which our ingredients grow. That’s why environmental stewardship continues to be integral to our business strategy.

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People
We believe that businesses that take care of their employees can achieve more. When our people thrive, so does our business.

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Community
Our commitment to making a difference in communities has been central to our identity for more than 130 years.

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Youth
We believe that every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential. We've been connecting kids to brighter futures for more than 130 years.

Latest Updates on Sustainability

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

In my years in this industry, I've never witnessed a cocoa market quite like the one we're experiencing today.  

Hershey Signs Groundbreaking Long-Term Agreement with Cocoa Cooperatives Aimed at Improving Farmer Income and Farm Resiliency

This five-year agreement builds on significant company investments in improving the well-being of cocoa farming communities

Taking Action: Hershey Supports the Forest Through the Trees

This International Day of Forests, we recognize the importance of trees to the long-term sustainability of our business and the partners who work with us to take steps to do the right thing for our planet.

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Progress on Priorities

We are working toward several ambitious goals designed to help us create a stronger, more resilient business. We publicly track and report our progress to stay transparent.

Learn More About Our Sustainability Approach

Policies
Our work is guided by a suite of carefully crafted policies, developed to ensure that we operate responsibly and remain prepared, resilient and competitive.

Sustainability Issues
Our actions are informed by the issues that matter to our business and stakeholders. We are focused on the issues where we can make the greatest impact.

Governance
Operating sustainably and with integrity are key drivers for building trust. Our Board oversees our sustainability strategies, priorities, progress, risks and opportunities.