This collaboration aligns with both Barry Callebaut and Nestlé's ambitious sustainability and Net Zero goals, and underscores their commitment to a sustainable future for the cocoa industry. Together they aim to foster the sustainable growth of Brazil's cocoa sector by empowering entrepreneurial farmers to enter cocoa production and support existing cocoa farmers to expand their areas in a climate friendly way. By capitalizing on their abundant land resources, advanced technology, and financial support, the program will drive significant positive environmental and social impact. The program includes three main projects to address different farmer segments and their challenges, and leverages Barry Callebaut's deep-rooted expertise in seedlings production and its extensive 6 million cocoa seedlings nursery project. 

Building on a longstanding partnership with Nestlé, Barry Callebaut is already implementing a 11,500-hectare agroforestry program in Côte d’Ivoire. This initiative will benefit over 6,000 farmers through payments for ecosystem services (PES) and is projected to sequester 1.3 million tons of CO_²eq over 25 years, directly contributing to both companies’ carbon reduction goals.
 

This strategic partnership between Barry Callebaut and Nestlé marks a significant milestone in the industry's journey towards Net Zero cocoa. By combining their expertise, resources, and shared vision, the two companies are poised to drive meaningful change and contribute to a more sustainable planet.