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Starbucks COCOA Practices

Ensuring the ethical sourcing of cocoa
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SCS validates the integrity of Starbucks COCOA Practices program third-party verification process. Starbucks COCOA Practices is designed to ensure the continuous supply of ethically-sourced cocoa while contributing positively to cocoa-farming communities through premium payments. This partnership with Starbucks allows SCS to train qualified third-party verification organizations who conduct inspections of cocoa suppliers in West Africa, and other countries, based on the program criteria.

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Resources for Suppliers and Verification Organizations

Starbucks defines sustainability as an economically viable model that addresses the social and environmental needs of all the participants in the supply chain from farmer to consumer. Starbucks relies on SCS to ensure the quality and integrity of the third-party verification process for its Cocoa Practices.

Looking for an approved Verification Organization?
See a list of our Approved Verification Organizations

Looking for Scorecards or other Resources?
Documents for Verification Organizations and Suppliers are available in the tables below.

For Supplier questions, contact Starbucks Farmer Support Center: [email protected]

Scorecard French English
COCOA Practices Formulaire de Signature de la Réunion de Clôture PDF icon Download
V3.3 COCOA Practices Scorecard (New) PDF icon Download PDF icon Download
Document for Verification Organizations English French
V2.1 COCOA Practices Verification Organization Approval Procedure (New) PDF icon Download PDF icon Download
V3.3 COCOA Practices Field Notes (New) Package icon Download Package icon Download
Document for Suppliers French English
COCOA Practices Terms and Conditions - effective July 1st, 2018 PDF icon Download PDF icon Download
Roles and Responsibilities of Observers (New) PDF icon Download PDF icon Download

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