Make a difference on deforestation
Discover how you can help protect and restore forests in your cocoa supply chain!
Balancing the production of cocoa with the protection of forests and ecosystems is one of the most pressing challenges facing the cocoa sector. We believe that tackling and ultimately eliminating deforestation from global cocoa supply chains is essential in order to protect our planet’s biodiversity and help farming communities thrive.
Connect with us on the journey towards a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain, and ensure that your consumers can share in the joy of products made with high-quality cocoa sourced without leaving a negative impact on our planet and its resources.
As your trusted partner, we’ll help you co-design a tailored agroforestry* sustainability solution that aligns with your brand values and sustainability commitments.
Leave your details to connect with our sustainability experts and explore our agroforestry solutions, part of the Cargill Cocoa Promise projects’ portfolio:
One in three European chocolate consumers want food and beverage companies to take action on deforestation, reforestation, land use and conservation issues in the cocoa supply chain**.
By going beyond sourcing sustainable cocoa or chocolate products and investing in forest protection and regeneration, you can meet your consumers’ expectations and add value to your brand reputation. Besides, you will be helping protect the environment and support cocoa farming communities in the areas where your cocoa comes from and you will be contributing to the longevity of the cocoa sector as a whole.
* Agroforestry is the deliberate integration of trees on farms and across the wider agricultural landscape. Cocoa trees perform optimally under shade cover. Benefits of agroforestry range from enhancing ecosystems services to socioeconomic benefits for farmer, including enhancing soil fertility, improving biodiversity, storing carbon dioxide, stabilizing yields and diversifying income sources.
** Savanta for Cargill 2019. N=8424 consumers in 10 European countries
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