Fair labour practices and decent jobs for all employees including healthy working environment on the site in Belgium and at the origin in Africa.

PRODUCTION-WISE

• Water treatment installation based on bio-fermentation using coconut chips. 90% of nutrients are removed from wastewater and end up as fertiliser for agriculture.
• New washing machines which have reduced freshwater consumption by 20%. A white roof slows down the warming-up of the building.
• The building uses the latest technology for air-conditioning and ventilation.

CONSUMPTION WISE

• Most of our cocoa is sourced through programs like Rainforest Alliance, Cocoa Horizons, Fairtrade, etc.
• The majority of the paper-based packaging is coming from FSC certified sources. The plastic used for trays in our chocolate boxes is 100% recyclable.
• Most of the flow pack foils are 100% recyclable.

• Last year we avoided the emission of 1309 tons of CO2 by choosing renewable energy. Our 4000 solar panels produce 30% of our electricity needs.
• Up to date lighting system.
• Cooling installation based on ammonia.
• Today we are performing a feasibility study for replacing 80 electro-motors with more energy-efficient ones.

• Our daily commitment to Kim's Cocoa Initiative in Ghana & Ivory Coast. Our focus:

  - Prospering farmers - fair incomes and higher yields.

  - Strengthening communities – education, welfare and safety.

  - Restoring ecosystems – nature conservation and CO2 reduction.

• We are one of the founding members of Beyond Chocolate. This is the joint ambition of the Belgian chocolate and retail sector, civil society, social impact investors and universities. With common effort, we commit to tackling child labor, combating deforestation, and ensuring a livable income for local cocoa producers.
• Participating in Cilo project of UHasselt on circular economy.