Recent reports claiming unethical working conditions in some African cocoa plantations has prompted us to begin work on an ethical policy for Hotel Chocolat.
Our statementWe are vehemently against any form of slavery or bonded labor.
We require our suppliers to sign an undertaking that they do not knowingly buy from any source where this is practiced. In addition we plan to make financial contributions to medical and educational programs in Africa.
We are still a relatively small company in world confectionery industry terms, but intend to do all we can to help reform non-ethical working practices in the chocolate industry.
