Ferrero operates a credible sustainability function with SBTi-validated targets and strong commodity traceability (palm, cocoa, hazelnuts). But Scope 3 emissions—the company's largest footprint—are intensity-based, not absolute, masking potential growth-driven increases. Child labour persists in hazelnut supply chains, deforestation gaps remain at 3%, and packaging targets were missed. Greenwashing criticism is documented.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Energy Source and Carbon Footprint — Operations (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Resource Use & Waste (4/10, 5/10).
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Among the 35 major food & beverage (non-meat) brands we've scored, Ferrero sits 18th of 35.
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Ferrero is a Luxembourg-headquartered confectionery manufacturer founded in 1946, producing chocolate, spreads, and sugar confectionery globally. A family-controlled private company, it ranks among the sector's largest players by revenue, with exposure to cocoa, palm oil, and hazelnut supply chains and significant packaging footprint.
Larger rival with similar cocoa/palm exposure and persistent child labour allegations in supply chains.
View breakdown →Peer confectionery manufacturer with comparable sustainability reporting maturity and commodity traceability challenges.
View breakdown →Private food company with significant cocoa footprint and documented greenwashing criticism from advocacy groups.
View breakdown →Mission-driven chocolate brand explicitly positioning against supply chain exploitation and child labour as core differentiator.
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