German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) - Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao
The multi-stakeholder initiative aims to improve the livelihood of cocoa farmers and their families as well as to increase the proportion of certified cocoa according to sustainability standards. By 2025, the share of cocoa in cocoa-containing end products sold by the producing members in Germany certified by sustainability standards (or to be equivalently independently verified) is to be least 85 % by the year 2025 - the long-term target is 100%. To achieve these objectives, the members of GISCO closely liaise with the governments of cocoa producing countries.
The multi-stakeholder initiative contributes to sustainable production of cocoa. They agreed on a definition of sustainable cocoa i.e. sustainable cocoa is cocoa that is produced in accordance with economic, ecological and social requirements, which means that its production is economical, environmentally friendly and socially responsible, without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy their own needs. The initiative is working towards a sustainable cocoa sector by - a future-oriented economic action by all actors along the value chain leading to the enablement of a living income for cocoa farmers. - preserving natural resources, especially forest resources with their biodiversity. - ensuring that human rights are respected along the value chain and, in particular, eliminating the worst forms of child labor.
