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Tony's Open Chain inspires a new industry norm

Join us to end exploitation in cocoa, together.

MORE BEANS MEANS MORE IMPACT

Sourcing more bean volume through Tony's Open Chain is the biggest driver to achieve lasting change.

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Mission Allies

enabled this growth in 2023/24.

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partner cooperatives

we sourced cocoa beans from in 2023/24.

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cocoa farmers impacted

estimation for 2023/24.

Tony's 5 Sourcing Principles

Tony's 5 Sourcing Principles prioritize poverty reduction, human rights and environmental protection, aiming to transform the cocoa sector by putting human rights at the core of purchasing practices through concrete solutions and long-term opportunities.
Traceable Cocoa BeansPurchasing from known sources that prioritise direct trade with partner cooperatives.
A higher priceSupporting cocoa farmers in achieving a prosperous income and sustainable farms requires paying higher cocoa prices.
The Long-TermEstablishing long-term commitments to purchase beans at higher prices ensures income stability for farmers and partner cooperatives.
Strong FarmersCollaborating with partner cooperatives to improve professionalised farming practices and implement holistic sustainability programs is key to lasting change.
Quality and ProductivityInvesting in agricultural knowledge and skills, as well as organising labour brigades via the partner cooperatives.

Our results

Tony's Open Chain uses a tried and tested approach and collective effort to prove positive change is possible. Together, we can create an equitable supply chain in the world's largest cocoa-producing countries: Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.

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Living Income Reference Price (LIRP) contribution to net cocoa household income, at our long-term partner cooperatives.

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Child labour prevalence rate, at our long-term partner cooperatives - versus 46.7% industry average.

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EUDR compliant (GPS mapped and verified deforestation-free at all our partner cooperatives).

Who's In

Together, Mission Allies have proven that ethical way of sourcing cocoa is replicable and scalable for any business.

Each new Mission Ally shows more and more companies are willing to invest in the cause. This commitment is what makes change in the cocoa industry possible.

Upcoming Events

Sustainable Supply Chain Summit Europe

Brussels | 10-10-2024 | 08:00 - 19:00

Come and meet with Tony's Open Chain and other thought-leaders of supply chain sustainability.

TONY'S OPEN CHAIN APPLIES THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

In order to continually streamline Tony's Open Chain approach, we measure our objectives and monitor our progress in accordance with the SDGs. Tony's Open Chain proactively work on seven of these 17 UN-established goals to globally eradicate poverty, preserve the environment and ensure universal well-being by 2030.

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Partner with Tony’s Open Chain to ensure fair business practices, living incomes for farmers, and a sustainable future for cocoa.