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Better data helps chocolate companies identify persistent gaps in sustainability progress

Better data helps chocolate companies identify persistent gaps in sustainability progress

“Most companies have written living-income policies. Few have changed how they actually buy."

11 May 2026

Cocoa businesses urge UK government to align rules with EUDR

Policy & Standards

Cocoa businesses urge UK government to align rules with EUDR

The UK Forest Risk Commodities Regulation adopted in 2021 is still not in force.

26 March 2026

Food staples drive more deforestation than coffee and cocoa: study

Food staples drive more deforestation than coffee and cocoa: study

"To really reduce deforestation, we must also take action in the producer countries."

25 March 2026

EU Commission looks to delay EUDR implementation by one more year

Policy & Standards

EU Commission looks to delay EUDR implementation by one more year

“An unwelcome step in the drive to eradicate deforestation from our global food system.”

23 September 2025

Nestlé enters nature restoration partnerships in cocoa supply chain

Nestlé enters nature restoration partnerships in cocoa supply chain

By empowering farmers and incentivising climate-positive practices, we can collectively contribute to a greener future.”

18 July 2025

Mondelez exec asks for further EU Deforestation Regulation delay

Mondelez exec asks for further EU Deforestation Regulation delay

The law was already delayed by one year last October and should come into force this December.

04 July 2025

Nestlé and ofi launch large-scale sustainable cocoa programme

Food and Beverages

Nestlé and ofi launch large-scale sustainable cocoa programme

The initiative is expected to cut 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 from their supply chains over the next 30 years.

24 April 2025

Mondelez reports close to 10% year-on-year carbon footprint reduction

Sustainability Reports

Mondelez reports close to 10% year-on-year carbon footprint reduction

This is a step change from last year’s report, when Mondelez had only cut its carbon footprint by around 3% compared to its 2018 baseline.

22 April 2025

EU Parliament postpones Deforestation Regulation despite corporate calls to maintain it

Policy & Standards

EU Parliament postpones Deforestation Regulation despite corporate calls to maintain it

If approved in trilogue negotiations, the delay would give large operators until December 2025 to comply.

15 November 2024

EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition

Policy & Standards

EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition

“Companies in our sector have made high-risk investments to be able to be ready by the date of application."

03 October 2024

Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Sustainability Reports

Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Almost three quarters (73%) of Mondelez’ carbon footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy as the main culprits.

16 April 2024

Waitrose joins Tony’s Chocolonely initiative for ethical cocoa supply chain

Waitrose joins Tony’s Chocolonely initiative for ethical cocoa supply chain

Waitrose is paying farmers an additional premium on top of the Fairtrade certified bean price as part of the initiative.

10 April 2024