Overall impact
B (69)

Commentary

Hershey is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 69.2 for overall impact (81st percentile compared to all companies), Hershey ranks 3rd out of 13 industry peers, behind Morinaga & Company and Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi, and ahead of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Nestle, Lindt and 7 others. On top material causes for Hershey's industry (Food), Hershey performs well in Reduced Green House Gas Emissions (95.3 score), Terrestrial Biodiversity (95.9), Clean Water Access (95.8) and 7 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Child and Maternal Health (3.9 score), Racial Justice and Civil Rights (29.1), Reduced Inequality (28.1) and 6 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1909
Employees
18,650
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Food Products
Sub-industry
Packaged Foods & Meats
SASB industry
Processed Foods
Headquarters
Pa, United States
Share classes
HSY
Mission
To provide high-quality Hershey's products while conducting our business in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner.
Description
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company exports its products in approximately 80 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Hershey, based on its industry sub-industry Packaged Foods & Meats. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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