At Hershey, goodness has always been about more than delicious products. For 120 years, Hershey has been committed to good business by operating fairly, ethically and sustainably to make a positive impact on society. This means contributing to a better life for its employees, consumers, communities, and, ultimately, creating a bright future for children in need. This commitment is exemplified by Milton Hershey School, established in 1909 by the company's founder and administered by Hershey Trust Company. The children who attend the school receive education, housing, and medical care — thriving as direct beneficiaries of The Hershey Company's success.
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2 years ago
- At SB’21 San Diego, innovators in the apparel, food, plastics, real estate,
retail, spirits industries and more shared lessons learned from a variety of
initiatives aimed at enabling a circular, regenerative future.
4 years ago
- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced from Kakum National Park in Southern Ghana a package of environmental initiatives and commitments, including establishing a new comprehensive[ environmental policy](https://www.thehersheycompany.com/content/dam/corporate-us/documents/pdf/HSY_Environamental_Policy_2019.pdf), signing the [United Nations Global Compact](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/) (UNGC) and joining the [Science Based Targets initiative](https://sciencebasedtargets.org/). In addition, Hershey is launching the Kakum Cocoa Agroforestry Landscape Program, focused on improving the well-being of cocoa farmers and their families and strengthening the region’s socio-economic and ecological resilience to climate change.