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Hershey: Waste Generation in 2021

Industry: Confectionery
Current: ESG

In 2021, the waste generated by Hershey was 61.16 thousand tonnes, an increase of 7.72% over 2020
Of the total waste generated by Hershey 61.01 thousand tonnes of waste was a non-hazardous waste
Hershey aims to have 100% of its plastic packaging to be recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2030

Waste Generated by Hershey

Waste is a two-fold problem in the consumer goods industry, some products are disposed of for multiple reasons while on the other side, the waste is generated through packaging. There has been an increasing amount of single-use plastic and waste produced by FMCG companies.

Companies need to be more mindful of the waste generated throughout their value chain. Companies like Procter & Gamble and Dabur India recently announced that they have achieved 'plastic waste neutrality’ by recycling a big chunk of their post-consumer plastic packaging waste. Companies have been under pressure to manage waste to be environmentally sustainable and increase consumer awareness. Being responsible for the environment helps companies attract new customers as consumers prefer to do business with companies that share their values.

The Hershey Co (Hershey) manufactures and distributes chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery. Its major products include chocolate; sugar confectionery; gum and mint refreshment products; pantry items including baking ingredients, toppings, and beverages; and snack items such as spreads, meat snacks, bars, and snack bites and mixes. The company markets its products under various brands including Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Whozeewhatzit, and Ice Breakers.

The total waste generated by Hershey in 2021 was 61.16 thousand tonnes, an increase of 7.72% over 2020. Of the total waste generated 61.01 thousand tonnes was non-hazardous waste and 0.15 thousand tonnes was hazardous waste. Hershey disposed of 2.7 thousand tonnes of waste to landfills in 2021 and recycled 84.5% of the total non-hazardous waste generated.

The company aims to have 100% of its plastic packaging to be recyclable, reusable, or compostable and reduce its packaging weight by an additional 25 million pounds by 2030.

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