Video about the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa
Founded in early 2018, the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa is a multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together Swiss-based organizations relevant to the cocoa value chain, including chocolate manufacturers, cocoa traders and importers, food retailers, the public sector, non-governmental organizations, and research institutes.
The Platform currently has 69 members and associated international partner organizations. Members pool their knowledge and efforts to advocate for greater sustainability in the value chain. They are committed to improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their families, protecting natural resources, and creating a viable and resilient cocoa value chain for current and future generations. In the countries of origin of cocoa, 14 projects are currently being implemented by Swiss companies in collaboration with NGOs, with financial support from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
This short video highlights the importance of joint action as a recipe to tackle the challenges in the cocoa value chain. It introduces the Platform’s “Roadmap 2030”, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, and embeds targets regarding living incomes for farmer families; deforestation-free and climate-friendly cocoa production; prevention of child labour; and the increase of transparency and traceability.
The Platform plans on reporting regularly on progress made in implementing the Roadmap 2030. A baseline report is planned for 2022, while comprehensive progress reports covering the contribution of all members are planned for 2025 and 2030. The reports will be complemented by the annual reports of Platform, which disclose information on the progress made concerning the import of sustainable cocoa and the public-private projects in the countries of origin.
For more information, please contact Christian Robin, Executive Director, at christian.robin(at)kakaoplattform.ch.