Climate resilience

Lindt announced that 100% of its cocoa is now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, with the seal rolling out across product packaging. The company combines certification with investments in agroforestry, forest protection, reforestation, and initiatives to help close the living income gap.

Lindt’s decision to source 100% of its cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms comes as the confectionery sector prepares for the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), highlighting the growing role of certification and traceability in responsible cocoa supply chains.

Starbucks’ climate footprint comes under fresh scrutiny as new analysis shows coffee beans and dairy milk drive a quarter of its emissions. The company faces pressure to publish a clear climate transition plan as investors question whether its 2030 net-zero ambition is still achievable.

Colombia is emerging as one of the coffee sector’s best-prepared countries for EUDR compliance, supported by strong traceability systems and sector coordination. However, smallholders and Indigenous growers may still struggle with the regulation’s technical and legal requirements. Rainforest Alliance highlights the growing importance of traceability and compliance tools.

Lab-grown cocoa is emerging as a potential solution to climate-driven supply risks, but raises concerns for smallholder farmers. Rainforest Alliance warns that without safeguards, innovation could undermine livelihoods, calling for investment in farmers alongside new technologies.