Starbucks Cocoa Practices
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) began work with Starbucks in 2008 to implement their responsible sourcing program for cocoa sourced from West Africa and South America. SCS identifies and trains qualified third-party organizations and oversees their work on verifications.
Starbucks Cocoa Practices sourcing guidelines were developed in consultation with representatives from the cocoa industry and are modeled after Starbucks C.A.F.E. Practices. The Cocoa Practices program ensures that Starbucks sources sustainably grown and processed cocoa beans.
The Cocoa Practices program is a continuous improvement model that rewards the members of the supply chain for increasing scores year over year. Starbucks works with SCS to ensure the quality and integrity of the program’s third-party verification process.
For additional information on the Cocoa Practices program please visit the Starbucks Cocoa Practices website.
