Companies sourcing cocoa face growing pressure to ensure their supply chains are legal, traceable, and deforestation-free, in the context of evolving sustainability regulations, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and broader global developments.

How can businesses meet their deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) requirements while building more inclusive and resilient supply chains?

This webinar built on ISEAL’s new cocoa case study developed with Fairtrade International and the Rainforest Alliance. It is the second in a series exploring deforestation-risk supply chains and how voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) can support companies in meeting DCF requirements and 'beyond', driving wider sustainability impact. The first case study, focused on palm oil, is available to download here.

The discussion explored how VSS can support companies in navigating evolving market requirements while advancing broader sustainability goals and smallholder inclusion.

Participants heard insights from the Rainforest Alliance and explored perspectives from across the cocoa supply chain on how standards and certification are evolving to support responsible sourcing, regulatory compliance, and industry transformation.

For any questions, please contact JessicaF@isealalliance.org.