How can we achieve a Living Income for cocoa farmers? Our updated Issue Brief reflects the latest developments in cocoa prices and provides actionable solutions for value chain actors to enhance farmers' economic well-being.
A joint study by the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO), the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), and other partners such as the Swiss research institutions FiBL and HAFL has highlighted significant economic challenges cocoa farmers face in Ghana.
The members of the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa discussed the opportunities and risks of regulations in sustainability at their annual meeting today. They also approved the Annual Report 2023, which summarises the Platform's milestones over the past year.
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa has released a new publication that provides an overview of the complex issue and suggests measures that companies can take to navigate recently adopted legislation.
Traceability is considered a key pillar to ensure other sustainability claims, for example deforestation and farmers' financial well-being can be made. Pushed by new regulations, a variety of approaches and solutions to ensure traceability have sprouted in the cocoa and other sectors. To understand which approaches and solutions exist today in our community, the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hosted an event in Lausanne yesterday.
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) is pleased to announce the release of its latest publication which will help members address challenges in climate and forest protection. The recently published Guidance Document is an important tool for companies seeking to invest in climate protection measures in the cocoa sector.
By attaining a living income, cocoa farmers and their families can live dignified lives, breaking the cycle of poverty that has persisted in many cocoa-producing regions. The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) recently signed a partnership agreement with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to conduct a study to determine the necessary income for cocoa farmers in Ghana to lead a decent standard of living.
From 2018 to 2022, the members of the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) engaged in public-private partnerships. These programmes, co-financed by SECO, invested CHF 26 million in 15 innovative cocoa value chain projects across eight countries. SWISSCO is now publishing the report "Unlocking Innovation: Results and learnings from 15 value chain projects" that summarises the accomplishments and insights gained from these initiatives, drawing upon data analysis and stakeholder consultations.
Businesses ought to flourish while respecting the dignity and rights of every individual. New materials are available to aid companies in implementing human rights due diligence. These materials are in line with international standards, particularly the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
