We actively support economic, social and environmental development that helps cocoa farmers, their families and communities. We believe progress in these areas is essential to achieving sustainability in cocoa growing. Our goals include:

• Transparent financial returns for farms and communities
• Effective farmer support organizations that facilitate group selling, training and services
• Sound, productive farming practices, including improved planting material and crop diversification
• Environmental stewardship that emphasizes healthy soil, clean water and Integrated Pest Management
• Healthy communities and farms that ensure responsible, safe labor practices and opportunities for women and youth

We seek suppliers that share these objectives and want to work with us to support their achievement.