The Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has joined forces with the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) to address the pressing issue of child and forced labour within Africa’s cocoa supply chain. “Our commitment to tackling human rights and child labor concerns within our supply chain perfectly aligns with ICI’s vision for a cocoa supply chain devoid of child and forced labour. “Achieving a sustainable cocoa supply chain is impossible if the young minds shaping the future of cocoa production remain uninformed and human rights violations persist,” Sampong said. We look forward to supporting their efforts to tackle child labour and learning from their experiences.”The company said the collaboration would focus on implementing ICI’s Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS), a credible mechanism designed to identify, prevent and remediate child labour risks and cases within the cocoa supply chain. The alliance between TGI Group and ICI emphasises their shared dedication to promoting human rights in Africa’s cocoa supply chain.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 26, 2023 03:31 UTC