Ethical Business

We aspire to have good corporate governance that develops trust and engagement between Barry Callebaut and its stakeholders. To guide our corporate responsibility, we have built a robust framework of codes and policies.

The foundation of our corporate responsibility is Barry Callebaut’s Code of Conduct, which documents the values and mission of the company and outlines the behavior required of all employees and directors. Available in 17 languages, it is an integral part of employment contracts.

To evaluate compliance, we regularly conduct comprehensive audits of our facilities based on risk evaluation. Our independent online whistleblowing platform (www.bcintegrity.com) allows employees to report concerns anonymously and without fear of retaliation.

We have also developed a set of policies for suppliers.

Governance of the sustainability work

Is Barry Callebaut conducting any animal testing?

Barry Callebaut does not and shall not conduct, fund, commission, or allow any animal testing for any purpose, unless explicitly required by law. This statement was this was formulated in consultation with PETA in 2020, and was once again assessed by PETA in 2024. Subsequently, we can confirm this statement has not changed since 2020.

Safeguarding human rights in our supply chain

At Barry Callebaut, we recognize that our business has 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, farmers, employees and the communities where we operate – that goes beyond making a profit. Please see below our updated Human Rights Statement 2019/20

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Sustainability Map: Discovering the Origins Behind Sustainable Ingredients

Barry Callebaut has committed to having 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products by 2025, as part of our Forever Chocolate strategy. Today, we are sourcing sustainable ingredients from around the globe. Get a sneak peek at some of the many sustainability programs and people behind the raw material production.

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Barry Callebaut’s Position On ESG

At Barry Callebaut our values represent a mindset and way of doing business that is committed to generating sustainable earnings over time and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. We are dedicated to running all our operations with transparency and integrity, including reporting on our social, environmental and governance (ESG) management and risks.

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