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ZURICH, Switzerland – Barry Callebaut has achieved Silver and Bronze equivalency under the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) scheme. This scheme is led by the SAI Platform, a global initiative that helps companies assess and improve sustainability practices across agricultural supply chains. The FSA evaluates environmental, social, and economic factors to guide responsible sourcing decisions.
This milestone reinforces Barry Callebaut ’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing.
The Sustainable Hazelnut Charter outlines comprehensive criteria for sustainable sourcing, supported by third-party verification to ensure independence and provide greater assurance to customers.
Developed in collaboration with SureHarvest, the Charter emphasizes continuous improvement with suppliers in both environmental and social sustainability. It was tested during the 2024 hazelnut harvest in Turkey and audited by an independent third party to enhance future implementation.
Recognizing the risks of child labor and forced labor in certain hazelnut-growing regions, the Charter follows the OECD human rights due diligence approach, requiring the establishment of a management system to assess and address adverse environmental and social impacts within the business and its supply chain.
This includes implementing prevention, mitigation, and remediation measures to promote responsible sourcing. Additionally, this initiative supports the goal of achieving full OECD Due Diligence coverage across the supply chain by 2025.
By achieving equivalence with widely recognized industry standards like FSA, the company sets a clear benchmark for sustainability across the hazelnut industry, providing customers with assurances of ongoing improvements on farms.
