Is Hershey's sustainable?
We do not yet score enough Hershey's products to give the brand a sustainability rating. 100% certified sustainable cocoa by 2025; net-zero emissions by 2050; 100% recyclable packaging by 2030.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
No animal testing on finished products except where required by law (e.g., China); no formal policy for supply chain.
Third-party certifiedflagged
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Hershey's: frequently asked
Is Hershey's sustainable?+
We do not yet score enough Hershey's products to give the brand a sustainability rating. 100% certified sustainable cocoa by 2025; net-zero emissions by 2050; 100% recyclable packaging by 2030.
Hershey's: Cruelty-free?+
No animal testing on finished products except where required by law (e.g., China); no formal policy for supply chain.
Hershey's: Vegan options?+
Limited; a few dark chocolate varieties are accidentally vegan but not labeled; no dedicated vegan line.
Hershey's: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Hershey's: Third-party certified?+
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
What is Hershey's's ethics score?+
Hershey's averages —/100 across 0 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.