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The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed. Hershey has approximately 19,700 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 100 brand names in approximately 80 countries around the world that drive more than $10 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®️, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers, and fast-growing salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Pretzels.

For more than 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton S. Hershey, established The Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894 and created Milton Hershey School in 1909 which offers a cost-free education to students of need. The Hershey Company’s growth and success over the years has directly benefited the students of the Milton Hershey School as well as children across the United States and around the world through the company’s philanthropic partnerships focused on helping children succeed.

To learn more about Hershey visit www.thehersheycompany.com.

    The Hershey Company Releases 2022 ESG Report Image

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    05-25-23

    The Hershey Company Releases 2022 ESG Report

    On its journey to become a Leading Snacking Powerhouse, Hershey is embedding responsible and sustainable practices into its business transformation strategy to deliver its iconic brands for consumers to enjoy.
    Hershey Launches Income Accelerator in Côte d’Ivoire Image

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    05-12-23

    Hershey Launches Income Accelerator in Côte d’Ivoire

    The Hershey Company announced the launch of its Income Accelerator in Côte d'Ivoire. The program will support increased incomes for cocoa farming households through the provision of cash transfers (CTs) and investments in village savings and loan associations (VSLAs).
    Food Meant for Children in West Africa Was at Risk of Going to Waste. That’s When Hershey Stepped In. Image

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    04-24-23

    Food Meant for Children in West Africa Was at Risk of Going to Waste. That’s When Hershey Stepped In.

    With the help of on-the-ground-partners, Tim McCoy devised a plan to purchase and transport 1.1 million servings of this therapeutic food to children through Côte d’Ivoire-based non-governmental organization, The Children of Africa Foundation.
    The Hershey Company Recognized as One of America’s Most JUST Companies, Number One for Customers in Food & Beverage Category Image

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    01-18-23

    The Hershey Company Recognized as One of America’s Most JUST Companies, Number One for Customers in Food & Beverage Category

    The Hershey Company recently announced its inclusion on the annual ranking of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and media partner CNBC.
    Hershey's First Bilingual U.S. Plant Drives Powerful Results Image

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    12-09-22

    Hershey's First Bilingual U.S. Plant Drives Powerful Results

    The Hershey Company announced its first bilingual manufacturing facility. Through the launch of the company’s ‘Say Hola’ initiative, the Hershey plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania now seamlessly integrates both Spanish and English-speaking employees.
    Hershey Reduces Environmental Impact Across Its Value Chain Image

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    12-02-22

    Hershey Reduces Environmental Impact Across Its Value Chain

    The Hershey Company is making measurable progress on its commitment to act on climate change.
    The U.S. Marine Corps: Diversity & Influencing As a Member of a Team Image

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    11-14-22

    The U.S. Marine Corps: Diversity & Influencing As a Member of a Team

    Leaving a small town to join the U.S. Marine Corps was a transformative experience—not only in leaving as a Marine, but in observing the strength that comes from our differences and appreciating the impact to be made as a team member.
    ESG Shapes Every Part of The Hershey Company's Business. Here's Why That Matters. Image

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    10-03-22

    ESG Shapes Every Part of The Hershey Company's Business. Here's Why That Matters.

    Our annual reports have highlighted our community support, something that has been true since our founding and long before reporting. We have helped build communities, create sustainable value chains and helped children and youth thrive.
    The Hershey Company Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Image

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    08-11-22

    The Hershey Company Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™

    The Hershey Company is proud that its U.S. business has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Hershey.
    How We're Holding Ourselves Accountable and Being Transparent in Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals Image

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    08-08-22

    How We're Holding Ourselves Accountable and Being Transparent in Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals

    In January of 2020, my team at Hershey made a bold and, frankly, scary decision.
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