Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa

A multi-stakeholder initiative for more sustainability in the cocoa value chain

The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa fosters collaboration between the cocoa and chocolate industry, the public sector, non-governmental organizations, and research institutes. Together, the members of the Cocoa Platform actively engage to improve the living conditions of cocoa farmers, to protect natural resources, and to promote biodiversity in cocoa producing countries. Participation, partnership, and transparency sustains a viable and resilient cocoa value chain, for both present and future generations.

About Us

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Social sustainability

Cocoa farming is an important livelihood for many people in cocoa producing countries. The Cocoa Platform is committed to ending child labor, improving the living conditions of cocoa farmers and their families, and contributing towards a living income.

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Environmental sustainability

Biodiversity and fertile soils are critical for sustainable cocoa production. The Cocoa Platform is committed to ending deforestation, protecting natural resources, and promoting biodiversity in cocoa producing countries.

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Economic sustainability

A viable cocoa sector is crucial to secure the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. The Cocoa Platform is committed to increase farm productivity and profitability and to stimulate participation, partnership, and transparency along the cocoa value chain.