International Cocoa Initiative partners with ILO to tackle child labour on cocoa farms
date:May 15, 2012

The resolution calls on the industry to live up to its responsibilities in helping to tackle the worst forms of child labour on cocoa farms.


Commitments from the industry

Mars and Ferrero have both committed to sourcing 100% of cocoa for chocolate products from certified farms by 2020.


Hershey announced in January it would invest $10m towards sustainable cocoa sourcing in West Africa over the next five years, but set no targets on sourcing from certified farms.


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