Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Community
• Environment
• Workplace
• Marketplace & Guest Focus

Environmental Achievements

• Replaced lights at Hershey Press Building with energy-saving LEDs
• Renovated Central Plant facility at Hersheypark for more efficient cooling
• Replaced electric hot water heaters at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge with efficient gas systems
• Participated in Demand Response Program to lessen burden on electric grid during peak demand
• Recycled electronics with a certified e-waste provider
• Recycled more than 80.9 tons of paper, 27,977 gallons of used cooking oil, 242.8 tons of cardboard, 8.1 tons of plastic, 8.1 tons of aluminum, and 28.3 tons of glass
• Donated 2,000 lbs. of crayons, 2,775 lbs. of fresh produce, and 4,073 lbs. of soap bars & plastic bottles to charitable organizations
• Saved 2,266,584 gallons of water and 1,331 cubic yards of landfill space

Social Achievements

• Donated approximately $2.5 million in monetary and in-kind donations to hundreds of organizations
• Provided $480,000 in tickets to MHS for entertainment shows and cultural events
• Provided Hersheypark Season Passes to MHS students, teachers, and staff (valued at $126,000)
• Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to launch Bigs in Blue mentoring program
• Supported Children's Miracle Network with over $175,000
• Assisted Cocoa Packs food assistance program
• Donated over 2,775 pounds of fresh produce from Hershey Community Garden to local organizations
• Partnered with Hershey Food Bank for 'Feed the Need' event (estimated $400,000 raised over eight years)
• Partnered with Junior Achievement, with 63 employees volunteering and $22,000 donated
• Supported Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with over $10,000
• Supported United Way with over $161,000 and 250 coats
• Supported Give Kids the World with $84,000 in Hersheypark tickets
• Made 327 offsite appearances with Hershey Characters
• Hershey Bears jersey auctions raised $184,000 for community organizations
• Distributed 1,343 tickets to military personnel for 'Seats for Soldiers & Veterans' game
• Donated 69 pieces of hockey equipment to youth programs
• Made 19 community visits with Hershey Bears players and mascot
• Teddy Bear Toss game collected 34,798 plush items for donation
• Hershey Laundry & Dry Cleaning collected and cleaned 225 coats for 'Coats for Kids Drive'
• Sponsored initiatives by the Downtown Hershey Association

Governance Achievements

• All employees complete annual 'Code of Conduct and Ethics' training
• Mandatory compliance classes throughout the year
• Adherence to Conflicts of Interest policy
• Confidential compliance hotline for reporting unethical behavior
• Extensive Enterprise Risk Management program

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Hersheypark aquatics team's Platinum International Safety Award from Jeff Ellis & Associates