OUR COCOA
Since 2018, we only source 100% Rainforest Alliance certified¹ cocoa.
WHAT DOES CERTIFIED MEAN?
¹Our cocoa: the Rainforest Alliance seal signifies our compliance with standards for the protection of forests, climate, and the improvement of human rights and sustainable livelihoods. Learn more at https://www.ritter-sport.com/our-cocoa
Human Rights
Tools and guidance are provided to help identify and address human rights risks and violations including forced labor, poor working conditions, low wages, and gender inequality.
Behind the Rainforest Alliance frog seal is a transparent and accredited certification system that sets demanding environmental and social standards, which are periodically checked by independent auditors. If farms and companies pass these requirements, they are awarded certification and may display the official seal on their products. Consumers can support Rainforest Alliance certified businesses with their purchasing decisions and thus also contribute to a better future for people and nature.
Learn more at www.rainforest-alliance.org
FORESTS AND BIODIVERSITY
Sustainable land management practices are taught, promoted and verified, to protect tropical forests and enhance biodiversity.
CLIMATE
Farmers are trained to adapt to and prepare for the impacts of climate change, for example through climate-smart farming methods and integrated pest management techniques.
LIVELIHOODS
Achieving and maintaining certification supports farmers with improving their business practices and accessing more rewarding markets.
WHAT DOES
CERTIFIED MEAN?
¹Our cocoa: the Rainforest Alliance seal signifies our compliance with standards for the protection of forests, climate, and the improvement of human rights and sustainable livelihoods. Learn more at
https://www.ritter-sport.com/our-cocoa
FORESTS AND BIODIVERSITY
Sustainable land management practices are taught, promoted and verified, to protect tropical forests
and enhance biodiversity.
CLIMATE
Farmers are trained to adapt to and prepare for the impacts of climate change, for example through climate-smart farming methods and integrated pest management techniques.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Tools and guidance are provided to help identify and address human rights risks and violations
including forced labor, poor working conditions, low wages, and gender inequality.
LIVELIHOODS
Achieving and maintaining certification supports farmers with improving their business practices and accessing more rewarding markets.
Behind the Rainforest Alliance seal is a transparent and accredited certification system that sets demanding environmental and social standards, which are periodically checked by independent auditors. If farms and companies pass these requirements, they are awarded certification and may display the official seal on their products. Consumers can support Rainforest Alliance Certified businesses with their purchasing decisions and thus also contribute to a better future for people and nature.
Learn more at
www.rainforest-alliance.org.
If you want to learn more about our cocoa competence, cocoa partnerships and cocoa sourcing, visit our Ritter Sport cocoa site where you can find additional information.
