In order to meet the rising future demand for cocoa and chocolate, we must contribute to ensuring that cocoa is grown in a sustainable way that generates income for farmers and that safeguards the environment. As the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate company, with operations in key cocoa growing regions and a history of community engagement in these regions, Barry Callebaut is uniquely positioned to help drive sustainability initiatives.
We recognize that our businesses have an influence on the livelihoods of many people around the world. We believe we have a responsibility to all our stakeholders – shareholders, customers, consumers, suppliers, growers, employees and the communities where we operate.
We are committed to contributing to a sustainable cocoa supply chain, ensuring the safety and quality of our products, and safeguarding the environment. In selecting projects and activities, we take into account the 3 drivers economic growth, ecological balance and social progress.
Contributing to a sustainable cocoa supply chain
Cocoa is fundamental to our business. We have chosen to focus our corporate social responsibility efforts on 3 spheres of activity where we believe we can have the greatest impact:
- Working to empower cocoa farmers
- Working to ensure children are not harmed in cocoa farming
- Empowering and engaging employees
Ensuring the safety and quality of our products
Barry Callebaut places utmost importance on food safety and quality. As a food manufacturer, we have a fundamental responsibility to ensure the safety and quality of all our products. All ingredients and products we use undergo rigorous testing by our Quality Assurance professionals to ensure they meet the highest standards.
Safeguarding the environment
Barry Callebaut is committed to striving for excellence in protecting the environment. We aim to continuously reduce the impact on the environment from our operations. We view effective action in safeguarding the environment as a responsibility to be shared by management and employees alike.
