As technology leaves its indelible marks on human lives, it impacts human rights as well. Therefore, it is not surprising that tech companies are realising the meaning of the popular phrase.
Mars calls for more shared accountability across cocoa sector as it delivers new human rights report Mars Wrigley, part of Mars, Incorporated, has published its cocoa human rights report with renewed efforts to address root causes of child and forced labour in the cocoa sector.
‘Respecting Human Rights in the Cocoa Supply Chain’ includes updates on the company’s progress toward the target of 100% of its cocoa being sourced under its Responsible Cocoa programme by 2025, and it also ‘contextualises Mars Wrigley’s human rights goals within the cocoa sector’.
Cocoa for Generations
This year has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour. Mars Wrigley said it has committed $1bn to its Cocoa for Generations strategy, focused on protecting children, preserving forests and improving farmer income.