Striving for more sustainability in the chocolate industry : the role of private governance in global value chains /

In January 2021, Carol Davis is given the daunting task of producing recommendations for improving the impact of her organization's Fairtrade International sustainability program as many major chocolate brands turn away from their certification to create their own sustainability programs. This...

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Main Authors:	Lamare, Marie-Eugénie (Author), Delgado, Natalia Aguilar (Author), Van Assche, Ari (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2023.
Series:	SAGE business cases.
Subjects:	Social responsibility of business > Case studies. Sustainability > Case studies. Entreprises > Responsabilité sociale > Études de cas. Durabilité de l'environnement > Études de cas. Social responsibility of business Sustainability Electronic books. Case studies
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Summary:	In January 2021, Carol Davis is given the daunting task of producing recommendations for improving the impact of her organization's Fairtrade International sustainability program as many major chocolate brands turn away from their certification to create their own sustainability programs. This case depicts the chocolate global value chain and the challenges faced by cocoa farmers. The case also depicts the challenges that Fairtrade is facing to stay a relevant player. It invites students to follow Davis' journey as she attempts to identify the roots of the issues that prevent sustainable labor conditions in the chain. It provides a rich context to understand both the goals and shortcomings of various private sustainability initiatives that attempt to improve sustainability along the chocolate value chain.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : illustrations.
ISBN:	9781529618945 1529618940