Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Our latest efforts under the Ferrero Cocoa Sustainability Project show exactly what happens when local expertise meets global standards. From digital traceability to reforestation, here is how we are growing together.

Greening the Farm: Reforestation & Rehabilitation

To combat diseased and overaged farms, we’ve put thousands of young plants into the hands of those who need them most:

Cocoa Seedlings: We distributed 176,000 seedlings to 550 farmers across our project societies.

Multipurpose Trees: To provide essential shade and support biodiversity, we raised 19,000 multipurpose trees—surpassing our initial goal of 10,000 to meet high farmer demand.

Empowering Through Education

Knowledge remains our most powerful tool for change. This period, our extension officers utilized Rainforest Alliance standards to reach:

1,312 Farmers: Completed 8 weeks of intensive training on structural pruning, biodiversity, and safe agrochemical handling.

580 Farmers: Received personalized, one-on-one coaching focused on perfecting the fermentation process and proper waste management.

Protecting Our Children

We have reached a major milestone in our Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS). We have successfully completed data collection across all five project districts.

Sensitization: Over 1,280 farmers participated in sessions regarding child protection and the dangers of forced labor.

Direct Action: We have already begun identifying at-risk children and initiating remediation plans, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to thrive in school rather than the field.