TRACEABILITY

Farm-level traceability is a cornerstone of our deforestation-free commitment. It allows us to identify the origin of cocoa, assess forest risk, and respond with targeted actions. We collect detailed data for each farmer in the program including name, farm size, GPS coordinates, and polygons (mapped boundaries). These maps are then overlaid with land use and tree cover loss data to evaluate deforestation risk.  

To operationalize this, we leverage advanced technologies, relying on satellite monitoring systems equipped with high-resolution imagery to detect forest disturbance in and around mapped plots. This involves working with partners such as Starling. Starling, developed by Airbus and Earthworm Foundation, provides high resolution, near-real-time forest imagery. It enables us to monitor deforestation events within and around cocoa farms and supports both internal controls and EUDR compliance.