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Roadmap 2030: New Ambitions for a Sustainable Cocoa Value Chain

On 26 June 2025, the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) adopted its fully revised Roadmap 2030. This strategic document marks a key milestone on the path toward a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable cocoa value chain. The updated roadmap focuses on six clear ambitions, developed in collaboration with actors from the private sector, civil society, research, and the public sector.

The Six Ambitions of the Roadmap 2030

  1. Living Income:
    All cocoa farmers with viable farmland and sustainable yields earn at least a living income.

  2. Human Rights and Fair Working Conditions:
    Cocoa production safeguards human rights by ensuring fair labour conditions and eliminating child and forced labour.

  3. No Deforestation – Restoration of Forest Ecosystems:
    Cocoa cproduction does not contribute to deforestation and actively supports the restoration of degraded forest ecosystems.

  4. Promotion of Agroforestry:
    Agroforestry practices are widely adopted in cocoa production..

  5. Climate Action:
    Cocoa production aligns with achieving global climate goals through reducing emissions both near-term (2030) and long term (2050).

  6. Traceability and Transparency:
    The physical flow of products containing cocoa to Switzerland relies on fully traceable and transparent supply chains.

What’s New in the Roadmap 2030?

  • More Focused:
    The roadmap concentrates on six measurable ambitions that all members strive to achieve.

  • More Binding:
    It clearly defines responsibilities – who does what and how each ambition will be fulfilled.

  • More Practical:
    A three-level implementation model makes it easier for companies to participate based on their capacities.

Working Together for Greater Impact

Members of the platform are committed to implementing these ambitions together – with the goal of importing 100% sustainable cocoa into Switzerland by 2030. The new roadmap strengthens collaboration and provides a clear framework for tracking progress and ensuring transparency across the cocoa value chain.

Read the revised Roadmap here.