Sustainability Magazine April 2026 Issue 69 | Page 94

NATURE

“ Up to 58 % of cocoa farmers in Côte d’ Ivoire and Ghana are living in extreme poverty, which means they make less than US $ 2.15 per day”

The Rainforest Alliance
Cocoa for generations For more than 100 years, Mars has been using cocoa from around the world to make its well-known products. From 2018 to 2028, Mars has pledged to provide US $ 1bn to support programmes that positively impact the cocoa-growning communities and environment. The company’ s Responsibly Sourced Cocoa programme aims to promote a positive impact on the cocoa supply chain, working with suppliers, certifiers and stakeholders for sustainable and responsible sourcing.“ Our( Mars’) approach is to help contribute to the development of a more modern, inclusive
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