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  • Overall approach
    8/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      3/4
      Overall commitment
      Zero deforestation/Deforestation-free commitment or, for timber, pulp & paper companies only, commitment to well implemented harvest and no deforestation of HCV & HCS areas
      3/4
      "Hershey commits to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from our entire supply chain by 2030 while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals. [...] Hershey prioritizes achieving independent verification of compliance with this policy in the commodities in our supply chain that present the greatest risk of contributing to deforestation: cocoa, palm oil, pulp & paper (packaging), and soy."
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: UN Global Compact
      "UN Global Compact Report 2020 Hershey"
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Forests are a critical part of the natural ecosystem and an important global carbon sink due to their ability to absorb and store greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Protecting forests helps mitigate climate risks, improve climate change resiliency, safeguards biodiversity and can provide livelihoods and economic opportunities for forest-based communities and Indigenous Peoples."
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What type of risk is recognised?: Other

      Type of risk if Other. Also add any relevant details: Business

      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: not disclosed

      What proportion of revenue that comes from relevant industries is exposed to each forest risk commodity?: not disclosed

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: not disclosed
      "Climate change, water scarcity, natural resource depletion and biodiversity degradation pose an increasing threat to our planet, to communities and to individuals around the world. They also threaten the sustainability of our business. These issues often disproportionately impact the most vulnerable who lack resilience and resources to adapt to changing environments. A strong and healthy planet is critical for the ingredients and commodities we rely on to make our products. It is also necessary for maintaining thriving communities where we live and work whether they are farmers who grow the ingredients for our products, our employees who make them, or consumers who are delighted by our delicious treats and snacks."
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Pulp & paper

      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: At least annually
      "Our sustainability governance model includes a multi-level operating structure to ensure we are aligned on the most important issues facing the company. Key ESG priorities are embedded across the enterprise to ensure strategies are aligned and resources are allocated to drive progress. Accountability for managing sustainability across the enterprise sits with the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Global Sustainability, who reports to our Chief Supply Chain Officer."[...]"Global Sustainability Team Led by the Senior Director of Global Sustainability and Social Impact, this team is composed of leaders from across the business who manage the strategy, implementation and reporting of our global sustainability progress. The Global Sustainability team is in regular communication with external stakeholders to get valuable perspectives on our program decisions and focus."
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
      Executive compensation
      No
      0/0
      Does it disclose the percentage of pay at risk?: No
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      1/1
      Land-use change emissions
      Yes
      1/1
      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030
      "Hershey today announces its goal to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 50% and its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline1. [...] Action on land-use is a critical part of Hershey's plan to reduce its Scope 3 emissions"; "Land-use change represented 35-40% of our Scope 3 emissions in our baseline year (2018) which is why this no deforestation commitment is a critical element to Hershey’s ability to deliver our science-based target."
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
      Reforestation disclosure
      No
      0/0
      How many hectares of reforestation or restoration are being or have been conducted or facilitated by the company?: NA
      NA
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030

      Type of climate target: Other or unclear
      "Our No Deforestation commitment is a key part of Hershey’s efforts to meet our science-based target to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% and our Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2030.1"
  • Commodity score
    48/90
    • Palm oil
      66/90
      • Commitment Strength
        15/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2013

            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO

            If other certification, specify: NA

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat
            "Beginning in 2013, we announced our commitment to sourcing 100% responsibly grown palm oil that is physically certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), does not contribute to deforestation or peatland destruction, and is 100% traceable to the mill and the plantation to achieve visibility into the sources of palm oil within our supply chain." [...] "By 2025, achieve a verified deforestationfree palm supply chain and 100% traceability to the plantation while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals" [...] " "Hershey requires our suppliers to adhere to the following: No conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)2 areas or High Carbon Stock (HCS)3 forests, and adherence to responsible expansion procedures4 [...] No new development on peat, regardless of depth"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
            "Beginning in 2013, we announced our commitment to sourcing 100% responsibly grown palm oil that is physically certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), does not contribute to deforestation or peatland destruction, and is 100% traceable to the mill and the plantation to achieve visibility into the sources of palm oil within our supply chain." [...] "By 2025, achieve a verified deforestationfree palm supply chain and 100% traceability to the plantation while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals" [...] " "Hershey requires our suppliers to adhere to the following: No conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)2 areas or High Carbon Stock (HCS)3 forests, and adherence to responsible expansion procedures4 [...] No new development on peat, regardless of depth"
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Beginning in 2013, we announced our commitment to sourcing 100% responsibly grown palm oil that is physically certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), does not contribute to deforestation or peatland destruction, and is 100% traceable to the mill and the plantation to achieve visibility into the sources of palm oil within our supply chain." [...] "By 2025, achieve a verified deforestationfree palm supply chain and 100% traceability to the plantation while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals" [...] " "Hershey requires our suppliers to adhere to the following: No conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)2 areas or High Carbon Stock (HCS)3 forests, and adherence to responsible expansion procedures4 [...] No new development on peat, regardless of depth"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2020
            "Since 2014, we have been working toward a series of 2020 goals around palm oil: source 100 percent Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified Mass Balance palm oil and achieve 100 percent traceability to the mill (TTM) and plantation (TTP). We were unable to realize our TTP goal by 2020 and have updated our ambitions to achieve 100 percent TTP by 2025. We acknowledge that the pathway to 100 percent TTP will continue to be complex for several reasons, including challenges associated with mapping smallholders. We improved our plantation traceability by reallocating volume to suppliers more committed to traceability and we will continue to do this going forward."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          7/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "Palm By 2020, source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified Mass Balance palm oil and achieve 100% traceability[...]By 2025, achieve a verified deforestation-free palm supply chain and 100% traceability to the plantation while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals"[...]"2020 target was missed"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "By 2025, achieve a verified deforestation free palm supply chain and 100% traceability to the plantation while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals"
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Using Starling satellite assessment, currently using for their largest direct suppliers.
            "By 2025, achieve a verified deforestation free palm supply chain and 100% traceability to the plantation while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals"
          • Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2020
            "Since 2014, we have been working toward a series of 2020 goals around palm oil: source 100 percent Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified Mass Balance palm oil and achieve 100 percent traceability to the mill (TTM) and plantation (TTP). We were unable to realize our TTP goal by 2020 and have updated our ambitions to achieve 100 percent TTP by 2025. We acknowledge that the pathway to 100 percent TTP will continue to be complex for several reasons, including challenges associated with mapping smallholders. We improved our plantation traceability by reallocating volume to suppliers more committed to traceability and we will continue to do this going forward."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: All suppliers

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage
          "Our Supplier Code, updated in November 2019, and as may be amended from time to time (the “Supplier Code”), outlines Hershey’s expectations and guidelines with respect to responsible sourcing including our commitments to human rights, the environment, health and safety, business ethics and the development of a diverse and sustainable supply chain. The Supplier Code is aligned with the International Bill of Human Rights, The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Hershey does not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the work environment. • Discrimination in the workplace that is based on the grounds of an individual’s race; color; gender[...]Hiring and employment decisions, including those relating to compensation, benefits, promotion, training and development, discipline, and termination are based solely on the worker’s skill, ability, experience and performance."
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: tier 3
          Hershey's supplier requirements: "Respect and uphold land tenure rights of individuals, Indigenous Peoples and local communities. All forms of land grabbing are prohibited. Adherence to the requirements for the fulfillment of respecting rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to give Free, Prior and Informed Consent is required in all engagement to seek consent for undertaking any studies, and negotiations, and/or developments on property or land to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights, including the use of and transfers of it"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          "Supply Chain Transparency & Stakeholder Engagement [...] Resolve any complaints and conflicts, including land rights disputes, and remediate policy violations in a timely manner through a transparent, responsive and effective grievance mechanism that allows workers and other stakeholders impacted by supply chain operations to report concerns and violations confidentially and anonymously without fear of retaliation or retribution8"
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Zero tolerance for harassment, intimidation, criminalization or violence toward human rights, environmental and land defenders"
      • Implementation and Reporting
        40/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          1/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          1/2
          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Certification and satellite monitoring

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO certification + Airbus and Earthworm Foundation Starling satellite-based service

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: Certification and satellite monitoring

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 100%
          "In 2021, we maintained our commitment to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified mass balance palm oil and achieved 100% traceability to the mill level. We remain committed to achieving 100% plantation level traceability and expect to do this by 2025. We recognize achieving this goal is complex due to the realities of the palm supply chain, including challenges associated with mapping smallholders. We established a new commitment to achieve a verified deforestation-free (VDF) palm supply chain while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals by 2025. Based on mill lists from mid-year 2020 to mid-year 2021, we verified 51% of the volume as deforestationfree through Airbus and Earthworm Foundation’s Starling satellite. Through the Starling satellite with Earthworm Foundation, Hershey aims to improve our verified deforestation score and monitors the supply chains of our highest volume suppliers, which accounted for approximately 79% of our volume in 2021."
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "Hershey works with suppliers that share our values and actively monitor, verify, and implement action plans to help eliminate deforestation and potential human rights violations in agricultural supply chains.[...]Suppliers must establish forest and peatland/natural ecosystem monitoring and response and human rights due diligence systems, non-compliance and grievance procedures, credible independent verification systems and training programs to uphold the requirements set forth in this No Deforestation Policy within their own business operations, third party suppliers and raw material producers."
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 31/12/2015
          "Hershey requires our suppliers to adhere to the following:[...] For areas which were developed (cleared, drained, and/or planted) peatlands, HCV areas, or HCS forests after the cut-off date of December 31, 2015, suppliers must implement an adequate Recovery Plan commensurate with the scale of their non-compliant development."
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise; Providing technical capacity

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Areas for Priority Transformation project in the Southern Aceh and Aceh Tamiang
          "Partnering with Earthworm Foundation to support our palm oil supply chain, including co-sponsoring and participating on the coalition level of the Areas for Priority Transformation project in the Southern Aceh and Aceh Tamiang landscapes to support capacity building of palm producing communities around topics of labor exploitation, opportunities for supplementary livelihoods and deforestation"
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Hershey is committed to reducing our environmental impact across our supply chain and to supporting sustainable operational and agricultural production practices [...] • Operations fully comply with all federal and local environmental laws and regulations [...] The Hershey Company reserves the right to verify compliance with this Supplier Code through internal and external assessment mechanisms, such as self-assessment questionnaires, announced and unannounced on-site independent third party audits, and worker well-being surveys. Such audits may inspect Suppliers’ facilities, operations, books and records, and supplier-provided housing, and may include confidential worker interviews. If non-compliances are observed, the supplier will be required to take corrective actions."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, and published details of any grievances within the last two years (2019-2021)
          4/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, and published details of any grievances within the last two years (2019-2021)
          4/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "If a supplier is not in compliance with our Palm Policy, we follow our Palm Oil Grievance Procedure which may result in their suspension or removal from our palm oil supply chain and disclosed in our Palm Oil Grievance Log" [...] "This log records grievances Hershey receives that are in direct violation of our Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing Policy and occur in our palm oil supply chain. The log will be updated on our website each month. The grievances listed are reported based on Hershey’s awareness at the time of publication."
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 32566.0 Metric Tonnes

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Confectionary

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 0 Metric Tonnes

          Total volume: 32566.0 Metric Tonnes
          "5 According to the volume information you have provided in Question 2.2 and Question 2.4, your company's certified palm oil and palm oil products uptake is: 100.00%[...] 2 Total volume of uncertified and certified palmoil, palmkernel oil and related products purchased for use in your company's own-brand and third-party brand products Total 32566.0"
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains; Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
          5/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains; Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
          5/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Monitoring programmes and corrective action plans
          "Hershey is committed to achieving a traceable and sustainable palm oil supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation of workers (NDPE) in line with our Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing Policy. [...] Hershey takes any reported grievances regarding [...] exploitation in our palm oil supply chain seriously. If our direct suppliers and their parent and sister companies at the corporate-group level fail to uphold our commitments, they may be removed or suspended from our supply chain in accordance with our sourcing policy. Listings of grievances and suspended palm companies are disclosed in our Palm Oil Grievance Log, updated on a monthly basis. We bi-annually map our supply chain and monitor and ensure these suspensions are effectively implemented. Suspensions remain in place until we see acceptable, timebound corrective action plans with proven progress that leads to a resolution. We also encourage our suppliers to remain engaged with these suspended parties to push for meaningful and decisive correction action plans and establishment of a timeline and progress report." [...] "FPIC violations logged in The Hershey Company’s Palm Oil Grievance Log: "March 2022: Friends of the Earth US (FOE) and WALHI report shares allegations of PT AAL subsidiaries, PT Agro Nusa Abadi, PT Lestari Tana Teladan and PT Mamuang being involved in land conflict. The allegations indicate that the three subsidiaries have not received FPIC of the local communities to operate. Hershey is following up with suppliers on this case." [...] "Additionally, we maintained our 100% completion rate of The Hershey Company human rights training by all procurement professionals and expanded the requirement to global supply chain, licensing, and The Hershey Experience."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Cambodia, Thailand

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: 0%

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: 0%

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: 0%

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 100%
          "This mill list contains the names of all palm oil mills engaged by Hershey suppliers – whether for products intended for Hershey or other customers of the suppliers – during the July through December 2021 time period. This list of mills, therefore, goes beyond Hershey’s physical supply chain."
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
          3/4
          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Bi-annually

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
          "We expect all of our palm oil sourcing partners (including subcontractors) to be compliant with our Supplier Code of Conduct, uphold our Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing Policy and No Deforestation Policy, and remain compliant to our NDPE position at the corporate-group level."[...]"Suppliers must establish forest and peatland/natural ecosystem monitoring and response and human rights due diligence systems, non-compliance and grievance procedures, credible independent verification systems and training programs to uphold the requirements set forth in this No Deforestation Policy within their own business operations, third party suppliers and raw material producers."[...]"As outlined in our Palm Oil Grievance Procedure, Hershey takes any reported grievances regarding deforestation, peatland development and exploitation in our palm oil supply chain seriously. If our direct suppliers and their parent and sister companies at the corporate-group level fail to uphold our commitments, they may be removed or suspended from our supply chain in accordance with our sourcing policy.Listings of grievances and suspended palm companies are disclosed in our Palm Oil Grievance Log, updated on a monthly basis.We bi-annually map our supply chain and monitor and ensure these suspensions are effectively implemented. Suspensions remain in place until we see acceptable, timebound corrective action plans with proven progress that leads to a resolution. We also encourage our suppliers to remain engaged with these suspended parties to push for meaningful and decisive correction action plans and establishment of a timeline and progress report."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Various. Depends on type of non-compliance

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: failure to uphold Hershey's palm and NDPE policies

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No
          "As outlined in our Palm Oil Grievance Procedure, Hershey takes any reported grievances regarding deforestation, peatland development and exploitation in our palm oil supply chain seriously. If our direct suppliers and their parent and sister companies at the corporate-group level fail to uphold our commitments, they may be removed or suspended from our supply chain in accordance with our sourcing policy. [...] Suspensions remain in place until we see acceptable, timebound corrective action plans with proven progress that leads to a resolution. We also encourage our suppliers to remain engaged with these suspended parties to push for meaningful and decisive correction action plans and establishment of a timeline and progress report."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged; Yes, excluded
          2/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged; Yes, excluded
          2/2
          How many noncompliant producers or suppliers are engaged through improvement plans or other processes, and what percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 52

          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: Yes
          "this log records grievances Hershey receives that are in direct violation of our Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing Policy and occur in our palm oil supply chain. The log will be updated on our website each month. The grievances listed are reported based on Hershey’s awareness at the time of publication." ; "Following our Palm Oil Grievance Process, we continue to publicly disclose our Palm Oil Grievance Log with monthly updates to increase transparency on NDPE violations found within our supply chain. As of March 2022, we have suspended 18 suppliers in our upstream supply chain for NDPE violations, none of whom supplied us directly. We have not yet granted re-entry to any of these suppliers. In 2021, we suspended three indirect palm oil operations from our supply chain due to allegations of potential negative environmental impacts."
    • Pulp & Paper
      46/90
      • Commitment Strength
        11/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC

            If other certification, specify: NA

            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Paper products; Pulp; Packaging

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat

            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            "Hershey commits to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from our entire supply chain by 2030 while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals. [...] Hershey prioritizes achieving independent verification of compliance with this policy in the commodities in our supply chain that present the greatest risk of contributing to deforestation: cocoa, palm oil, pulp & paper (packaging), and soy."[...]"However, we are aware that indirect soy and palm oil may be embedded in our dairy supply chain as feed for cows. As part of our responsible sourcing dairy strategy, we require our dairy suppliers to identify and mitigate risk of deforestation in their supply chain, both on farm and linked to feed production off farm, through the Sustainable Dairy Partnership."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            ""Hershey commits to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from our entire supply chain by 2030"[...]"Our Pulp & Paper Policy applies to all direct (“tier one”) suppliers that provide pulp and paper-based packaging made from virgin fibers or recycled materials that is sourced by Hershey, as well as by our subsidiaries and contract packaging and contract manufacturing partners for all Hershey products."
          • Target date
            2028-2030
            0.1/1
            Target date
            2028-2030
            0.1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Hershey commits to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from our entire supply chain by 2030 while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals. [...] Hershey prioritizes achieving independent verification of compliance with this policy in the commodities in our supply chain that present the greatest risk of contributing to deforestation: cocoa, palm oil, pulp & paper (packaging)"
          • Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2025
            "By 2020, source 100% virgin fiber pulp and paper products in the U.S. and Canada from third-party-certified mills (Forest Stewardship Council, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification or Sustainable Forestry Initiative)" [...] "By 2025, Hershey’s goals for our global supply chain are to: • Responsibly source 100% of our pulp and paper packaging from recycled or certified sources. Acceptable certification standards include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). • Trace 100% of the virgin pulp and paper packaging we source back to the country of harvest"[...]"No Deforestation and No Peatland Development • No deforestation or conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)2 areas or High Carbon Stock (HCS)3 forests • No new development on peat, regardless of depth"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          5/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, no compliance check
            2/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, no compliance check
            2/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            "By 2025, Hershey’s goals for our global supply chain are to [...] Trace 100% of the virgin pulp and paper packaging we source back to the country of harvest"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "By 2025, Hershey’s goals for our global supply chain are to [...] Trace 100% of the virgin pulp and paper packaging we source back to the country of harvest"
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Not specified
            "By 2025, Hershey’s goals for our global supply chain are to [...] Trace 100% of the virgin pulp and paper packaging we source back to the country of harvest"
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            NA
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        13/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: All suppliers

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage
          "Our Supplier Code, updated in November 2019, and as may be amended from time to time (the “Supplier Code”), outlines Hershey’s expectations and guidelines with respect to responsible sourcing including our commitments to human rights, the environment, health and safety, business ethics and the development of a diverse and sustainable supply chain. The Supplier Code is aligned with the International Bill of Human Rights, The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Hershey does not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the work environment. • Discrimination in the workplace that is based on the grounds of an individual’s race; color; gender[...]Hiring and employment decisions, including those relating to compensation, benefits, promotion, training and development, discipline, and termination are based solely on the worker’s skill, ability, experience and performance."
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, and commits to not proceeding with these operations unless consent has been given by Indigenous peoples and local communities
          3/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, and commits to not proceeding with these operations unless consent has been given by Indigenous peoples and local communities
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          Hershey's supplier requirements: "Respect and uphold land tenure rights of individuals, Indigenous Peoples and local communities. All forms of land grabbing are prohibited. Adherence to the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent of Indigenous Peoples is required in all engagement to seek consent for undertaking HCSA assessments and negotiations for developments on property or land to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights, including the use of and transfers of it."
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          "Supply Chain Transparency & Stakeholder Engagement [...] Resolve any complaints and conflicts, including land rights disputes, and remediate policy violations in a timely manner through a transparent, responsive and effective grievance mechanism that allows workers and other stakeholders impacted by supply chain operations to report concerns and violations confidentially and anonymously without fear of retaliation or retribution8"
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Zero tolerance for harassment, intimidation, criminalization or violence toward human rights, environmental and land defenders"
      • Implementation and Reporting
        23/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: FSC and PEFC

          What methods are used for verification?: FSC and PEFC Certification

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC and PEFC Certification

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC and PEFC
          They do use certification for paper from the rest of the world, but for an unknown quantity/proportion - "Source pulp and paper packaging (by volume) from recycled or certified sources globally5 100% by 2025 68.5%[...]By 2025, Hershey’s goals for our global supply chain are to: • Responsibly source 100% of our pulp and paper packaging from recycled or certified sources. Acceptable certification standards include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). • Trace 100% of the virgin pulp and paper packaging we source back to the country of harvest"[...]"No Deforestation and No Peatland Development • No deforestation or conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)2 areas or High Carbon Stock (HCS)3 forests • No new development on peat, regardless of depth"[...]
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "Hershey works with suppliers that share our values and actively monitor, verify, and implement action plans to help eliminate deforestation and potential human rights violations in agricultural supply chains.[...]Suppliers must establish forest and peatland/natural ecosystem monitoring and response and human rights due diligence systems, non-compliance and grievance procedures, credible independent verification systems and training programs to uphold the requirements set forth in this No Deforestation Policy within their own business operations, third party suppliers and raw material producers."
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 01/01/2020
          "Cut-off dates are as follows: cocoa as of February 2018; palm oil as of December 31, 2015; pulp & paper and soy as of January 1, 2020"
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Hershey is committed to reducing our environmental impact across our supply chain and to supporting sustainable operational and agricultural production practices [...] • Operations fully comply with all federal and local environmental laws and regulations [...] The Hershey Company reserves the right to verify compliance with this Supplier Code through internal and external assessment mechanisms, such as self-assessment questionnaires, announced and unannounced on-site independent third party audits, and worker well-being surveys. Such audits may inspect Suppliers’ facilities, operations, books and records, and supplier-provided housing, and may include confidential worker interviews. If non-compliances are observed, the supplier will be required to take corrective actions."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          If other type of mechanism, specify: NA

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "Hershey expects Suppliers to provide grievance mechanisms that are transparent, responsive, anonymous, unbiased and confidential to workers and other parties across the value chain. [...] The Hershey Company is notified if any concerns or violations are reported through the grievance mechanism that are in direct violation of this Supplier Code. Violations and concerns may also be reported directly to The Hershey Company’s Concern Line1, a third-party monitored, independent service available 24/7 in 10 languages via phone and internet to employees, business partners and other parties."
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
          What product types/sectors is this in?: Packaging

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          Total volume: NA

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains; Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
          5/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains; Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
          5/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Monitoring programmes and corrective action plans
          "Hershey works with suppliers that share our values and actively monitor, verify, and implement action plans to help eliminate deforestation and potential human rights violations in agricultural supply chains. We require our suppliers to publish the policies and procedures they use to help prevent deforestation, peatland loss, and potential human rights violations, as well as the rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to give or withhold their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to development on their lands in their supply chains and operations. Suppliers must meet and communicate these requirements throughout their supply chains at a corporate group level to ensure compliance by direct and indirect suppliers and raw material producers. Suppliers must establish forest and peatland/natural ecosystem monitoring and response and human rights due diligence systems, non-compliance and grievance procedures, credible independent verification systems and training programs to uphold the requirements set forth in this No Deforestation Policy within their own business operations, third party suppliers and raw material producers. [...] If a supplier is not compliant with our No Deforestation Policy in any of their operations at a corporate group level, we reserve the right to suspend or remove the supplier." [...] "Additionally, we maintained our 100% completion rate of The Hershey Company human rights training by all procurement professionals and expanded the requirement to global supply chain, licensing, and The Hershey Experience."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 0%

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Australia, France, Spain, Brazil, India, Sweden, Canada, Indonesia, UK, Chile, Malaysia, USA, Estonia, New Zealand, Finland, Russia, The Netherlands, Mexico, China

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 100%

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: 0 Tonnes
          Hershey provides a list of suppliers and country of origin for where they sourced pulp and paper materials for the period between January and December 2021
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: non-compliance with Pulp and Paper Policy

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: Yes

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Unclear

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes
          "If a supplier is not in compliance with our Pulp & Paper Policy, Hershey may suspend or remove the pulp & paper supplier from our supply chain until corrective action plans have been implemented. Hershey intends to work with pulp & paper suppliers that not only share our values and are willing to develop action plans to adhere to this Pulp & Paper Policy, but are also committed to collaborating, investing and working towards protecting the environment and native habitats, ensuring legal recognition and rights of Indigenous Peoples, and building resilient communities through the sustainable transformation of the pulp and paper oil sector."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Soy
      33/90
      • Commitment Strength
        6/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2021

            Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: Yes
            "Hershey commits to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from our entire supply chain by 2030 while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals. [...] Hershey prioritizes achieving independent verification of compliance with this policy in the commodities in our supply chain that present the greatest risk of contributing to deforestation: cocoa, palm oil, pulp & paper (packaging), and soy."[...]"However, we are aware that indirect soy and palm oil may be embedded in our dairy supply chain as feed for cows. As part of our responsible sourcing dairy strategy, we require our dairy suppliers to identify and mitigate risk of deforestation in their supply chain, both on farm and linked to feed production off farm, through the Sustainable Dairy Partnership."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA
            "Hershey commits to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from our entire supply chain by 2030 while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals. [...] Hershey prioritizes achieving independent verification of compliance with this policy in the commodities in our supply chain that present the greatest risk of contributing to deforestation: cocoa, palm oil, pulp & paper (packaging), and soy."[...]"However, we are aware that indirect soy and palm oil may be embedded in our dairy supply chain as feed for cows. As part of our responsible sourcing dairy strategy, we require our dairy suppliers to identify and mitigate risk of deforestation in their supply chain, both on farm and linked to feed production off farm, through the Sustainable Dairy Partnership."
          • Target date
            2028-2030
            0.1/1
            Target date
            2028-2030
            0.1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            ""Hershey commits to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from our entire supply chain by 2030 while respecting and protecting the human rights of individuals."
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            NA
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Unknown
          "Our Supplier Code, updated in November 2019, and as may be amended from time to time (the “Supplier Code”), outlines Hershey’s expectations and guidelines with respect to responsible sourcing including our commitments to human rights, the environment, health and safety, business ethics and the development of a diverse and sustainable supply chain. The Supplier Code is aligned with the International Bill of Human Rights, The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Hershey does not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the work environment. • Discrimination in the workplace that is based on the grounds of an individual’s race; color; gender[...]Hiring and employment decisions, including those relating to compensation, benefits, promotion, training and development, discipline, and termination are based solely on the worker’s skill, ability, experience and performance."
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 3
          Hershey's supplier requirements: "Respect and uphold land tenure rights of individuals, Indigenous Peoples and local communities. All forms of land grabbing are prohibited. Adherence to the requirements for the fulfillment of respecting rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to give Free, Prior and Informed Consent is required in all engagement to seek consent for undertaking any studies, and negotiations, and/or developments on property or land to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights, including the use of and transfers of it"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          "Supply Chain Transparency & Stakeholder Engagement [...] Resolve any complaints and conflicts, including land rights disputes, and remediate policy violations in a timely manner through a transparent, responsive and effective grievance mechanism that allows workers and other stakeholders impacted by supply chain operations to report concerns and violations confidentially and anonymously without fear of retaliation or retribution8"
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Zero tolerance for harassment, intimidation, criminalization or violence toward human rights, environmental and land defenders"
      • Implementation and Reporting
        15/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: NA

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA
          NA
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "Hershey works with suppliers that share our values and actively monitor, verify, and implement action plans to help eliminate deforestation and potential human rights violations in agricultural supply chains.[...]Suppliers must establish forest and peatland/natural ecosystem monitoring and response and human rights due diligence systems, non-compliance and grievance procedures, credible independent verification systems and training programs to uphold the requirements set forth in this No Deforestation Policy within their own business operations, third party suppliers and raw material producers."
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 01/01/2020
          "For areas which were developed (cleared, drained, and/or planted) peatlands, HCV areas, or HCS forests from the specified cut-off date, suppliers must implement an adequate Recovery Plan commensurate with the scale of their noncompliant development [...] Cut-off dates are as follows: Soy January 1, 2020"
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Hershey is committed to reducing our environmental impact across our supply chain and to supporting sustainable operational and agricultural production practices [...] • Operations fully comply with all federal and local environmental laws and regulations [...] The Hershey Company reserves the right to verify compliance with this Supplier Code through internal and external assessment mechanisms, such as self-assessment questionnaires, announced and unannounced on-site independent third party audits, and worker well-being surveys. Such audits may inspect Suppliers’ facilities, operations, books and records, and supplier-provided housing, and may include confidential worker interviews. If non-compliances are observed, the supplier will be required to take corrective actions."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "Hershey expects Suppliers to provide grievance mechanisms that are transparent, responsive, anonymous, unbiased and confidential to workers and other parties across the value chain. [...] The Hershey Company is notified if any concerns or violations are reported through the grievance mechanism that are in direct violation of this Supplier Code. Violations and concerns may also be reported directly to The Hershey Company’s Concern Line1, a third-party monitored, independent service available 24/7 in 10 languages via phone and internet to employees, business partners and other parties."
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains; Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
          5/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains; Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
          5/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Monitoring programmes and corrective action plans

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA
          "Hershey works with suppliers that share our values and actively monitor, verify, and implement action plans to help eliminate deforestation and potential human rights violations in agricultural supply chains. We require our suppliers to publish the policies and procedures they use to help prevent deforestation, peatland loss, and potential human rights violations, as well as the rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to give or withhold their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to development on their lands in their supply chains and operations. Suppliers must meet and communicate these requirements throughout their supply chains at a corporate group level to ensure compliance by direct and indirect suppliers and raw material producers. Suppliers must establish forest and peatland/natural ecosystem monitoring and response and human rights due diligence systems, non-compliance and grievance procedures, credible independent verification systems and training programs to uphold the requirements set forth in this No Deforestation Policy within their own business operations, third party suppliers and raw material producers. [...] If a supplier is not compliant with our No Deforestation Policy in any of their operations at a corporate group level, we reserve the right to suspend or remove the supplier." [...] "Additionally, we maintained our 100% completion rate of The Hershey Company human rights training by all procurement professionals and expanded the requirement to global supply chain, licensing, and The Hershey Experience."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Blacklist non-compliant suppliers without engagement
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Blacklist non-compliant suppliers without engagement
          1/2
          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: non compliance

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: NA
          "If a supplier is not compliant with our No Deforestation Policy in any of their operations at a corporate group level, we reserve the right to suspend or remove the supplier"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
  • Commitment strength
    11/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    26/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    12/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Hershey is an American chocolate manufacturer. Hershey has many well-known brands, including Kit Kat, Reese’s, ROLO, and Twizzlers. The company have operations in more than 70 countries, and is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in North America. Hershey is exposed to palm oil and soy as ingredients and to soy hidden in the animal feed for dairy products. Hershey Co. is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

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Industry sector 
Packaged Foods & Meats, Paper Packaging
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Manufacturer
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United States
Company Type
Company type 
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Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

Hersheys, Reeses, KitKat, Rolo, Jolly rancher, Twizzlers, Icebreakers

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