Hershey’s commits £355 million to tackling child labour and deforestation by The Good Shopping Guide | Apr 10, 2018 | Ethical Shopping Blog | 0 comments Global confectionery company, Hershey’s, has published its new sustainability strategy. Part of the strategy includes a £355 million commitment to tackling child labour and deforestation in the supply chain. The new policies are integral to the company’s programme, Cocoa For Good. The programme also includes a number of wider actions:We’re investing half a billion dollars by 2030 to nourish children, elevate youth, build prosperous communities and preserve natural ecosystems. Because sustainable cocoa is bigger than the environment – it’s about people and working together to safeguard the world’s cocoa supply, the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and communities around the world. Together with our partners and cocoa-growing communities, we’re working to holistically address the most pressing issues these communities are facing – from poverty to climate change. Read more. *Review the latest ethical comparison rankings for the world’s chocolate brands.
