International Cocoa Initiative
@cocoainitiative.org
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is a Swiss-based foundation that unites the forces of the cocoa and chocolate industry, civil society, farming communities and national governments in cocoa-producing countries to ensure a better future for children and to advance the elimination of child labour. Operating in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana since 2007, ICI works with its partners to ensure that cocoa-growing communities are more protective of children and their rights, that the cocoa supply chain manages the risk of child labour responsibly and that knowledge and information are spread in an open and transparent manner. ICI’s multi-stakeholder structure and governance give it independence, integrity and influence. We lead a collective journey towards cocoa sustainability, guided by the principles of shared responsibility, joint learning and aligned, coordinated action.
International Cocoa Initiative's Company Logos
International Cocoa Initiative's Brand Colors
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#007A3E
Fun Green
0, 122, 62
150, 100, 24
100, 0, 49, 52
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Apple Green
223, 242, 230
142, 42, 91
8, 0, 5, 5
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Woodsmoke
19, 20, 20
180, 3, 8
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About International Cocoa Initiative
ICI is a Swiss-based, non-profit foundation dedicated to creating a better future for children in cocoa-growing communities. They are committed to eliminating child labor and forced labor by bringing together various stakeholders, including the cocoa and chocolate industry, civil society, farming communities, governments, international organizations, and donors. For over 13 years, ICI has been actively working in cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, making significant progress in the fight against child labor in cocoa.
Through their direct actions, they have improved child protection for more than 420,000 children between 2015 and 2020. Their efforts have resulted in a 20% reduction in child labor and a 50% reduction in hazardous child labor among at-risk children identified by ICI's monitoring systems in the communities they assist. As a multi-stakeholder partnership, ICI plays a crucial role in uniting different sectors to ensure a sustainable and responsible cocoa supply chain
Brand industry
Business and Consumer Services
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
2002
Company size
51-200 employees
