Working with cocoa is vital due to its extensive environmental, social, economic, and climate impacts globally. Cocoa farming, particularly in West Africa, is linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss. The cocoa industry faces challenges like poverty, child labour, and lack of fair compensation in farming communities. Sustainable cocoa farming practices, like agroforestry, can enhance carbon sequestration, making cocoa relevant for climate change mitigation.
The cocoa industry is faced by environmental issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss, social problems such as poverty, child labour, and inadequate farmer compensation, as well as the need for sustainable farming practices to mitigate climate change impacts and preserve natural resources.
Although cocoa is a lucrative business with staggering margins for those controlling the value chain, the producers mostly live in poverty. And it is seemingly impossible to move a fairer share of the profits back into the supply chain to those who most depend on it.
Read moreCreating sustainable impact is at the heart of our mission.
870,000+
farmers, workers and land managers are assured that their well-being, human rights and cultural heritage are protected.
32.4 million
hectares of land where nature and environment are protected from degradation and conversion through use of sustainability standards.
32,000+
tonnes of CO2 emissions have been reduced, thus lowering the climate impact.
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companies and organisations we work with to ensure adherence to best practices in responsible land and business management, aligned with the standards we work with
Our goal to foster lasting, positive transformations in key agricultural and forestry products around the world is guided by seasoned professionals. These experts bring a wealth of practical knowledge from their extensive time in the field and their involvement with international supply networks. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Sandra Razanamandranto
Regional Engagement Director
srazanamandranto@preferredbynature.org
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