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Our Commitment

Cocoa That's Good
for the Planet & Its People

Sustainability isn't a marketing pledge at ASG Commodities — it's the operating standard by which we source, trade, and deliver every tonne of Brazilian cocoa we export.

Rainforest Alliance Certified Options 100% Traceable Sourcing Fair Farmer Partnerships
Our Four Pillars

What Sustainability
Means to Us

Every decision we make is measured against four non-negotiable commitments.

01

Full Traceability

Every cocoa bean we export carries a verified GPS-tagged farm origin, fermentation record, and independent quality report. Our buyers receive a complete provenance trail — no gaps, no guesswork.

  • Farm-level GPS origin data
  • Batch fermentation & drying logs
  • Third-party lab verification
02

Ethical Sourcing

We partner exclusively with farms that uphold fair labour standards, pay fair wages, and prohibit child labour. Each farm undergoes a rigorous vetting process before joining our supplier network.

  • No child or forced labour
  • Living-wage benchmarked pricing
  • Annual farm audits
03

Environmental Stewardship

We support farms that protect native forest cover, minimise agrochemical use, and implement water-responsible post-harvest processing. Deforestation is a disqualifying criterion for all supplier farms.

  • Zero-deforestation supply chain
  • Reduced agrochemical protocols
  • Water-responsible processing
04

Community Development

We invest in the cocoa farming communities we depend on — supporting access to training, fair market information, agricultural technology, and infrastructure improvements in growing regions.

  • Farmer training programmes
  • Market price transparency
  • Community infrastructure support
Farm to You

How We Track Every
Bean We Export

Our traceability system covers the entire journey — from the GPS-tagged farm plot in Bahia or Pará, through post-harvest processing, to the container that arrives at your facility.

Buyers receive a full provenance package with every single shipment. No anonymous bulk origin — just verified, documented, traceable Brazilian cocoa.

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Step 1

GPS Farm Registration

Every partner farm is geo-tagged and registered in our proprietary sourcing database with verified land title, farmer ID, and cultivation records.

Step 2

Post-Harvest Quality Logging

Fermentation duration, drying method, moisture content, and cut test results are recorded per batch and linked to the originating farm ID.

Step 3

Independent Lab Certification

A third-party laboratory tests each lot for quality parameters, mycotoxins, pesticide residues, and heavy metals before it is cleared for export.

Step 4

Full Documentation Package

The buyer receives: phytosanitary certificate, quality report, origin declaration, fermentation log, and farm provenance sheet — for every shipment.

Our Impact So Far

Progress We're
Proud Of

Numbers that reflect our sustainable sourcing commitment in action.

120+
Partner farms with zero-deforestation commitments
800+
Farming families supported across Bahia & Pará
100%
Shipments with full farm-to-port traceability records
60%
Of supply from Rainforest Alliance aligned farm operations
Standards We Meet

Our Certifications &
Compliance Standards

Trade with confidence — every shipment is backed by internationally recognised documentation and certification.

Rainforest Alliance

Partner farms meet the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard — covering biodiversity, livelihoods, and natural resource management.

Environmental

Fair Trade Aligned

Our pricing model and partner agreements reflect fair trade principles — transparent premiums paid to cocoa farmers above commodity floor price.

Social

ISO 22000 Compliant

Food safety management systems across our supply chain meet ISO 22000, ensuring all exported cocoa is safe for food manufacturing globally.

Quality

Brazil MAPA Approved

All exports comply with Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) phytosanitary requirements for cocoa beans.

Regulatory

UTZ / RA Network

Partner farms operating under the merged UTZ / Rainforest Alliance network uphold transparent supply chain data and responsible farm management practices.

Environmental

Full Chain Traceability

GPS-to-port traceability documentation available for every consignment. Buyers can trace any lot back to the individual farms and harvest batches it originated from.

Transparency
Brazilian cocoa farmer at ASG partner farm in Bahia

"Partnering with ASG gave our cooperative stable pricing, training, and access to international markets we couldn't reach before."

— João M., Farm Cooperative Lead, Bahia
The People Behind the Beans

Our Farm Communities
Are Our Foundation

Sustainability at ASG Commodities starts with the people who grow the cocoa. Without thriving farm communities, premium cocoa is impossible — so we invest directly in farmer wellbeing and capability.

Farmer Training Programmes

We fund practical training workshops on sustainable agronomy, post-harvest processing best practices, and disease prevention for all partner farms.

Fair & Transparent Pricing

All farm payments are benchmarked against ICE cocoa futures with a built-in quality premium — farmers always know the basis of what they're paid and why.

Replanting & Renewal Support

We support farm renewal cycles with access to certified cocoa seedlings and technical guidance to help farmers maintain long-term plantation productivity.

Our Pledge

By 2030, 100% of Our Supply
Will Be Fully Certified Sustainable

We're on a clear trajectory — today 60% of our supply comes from Rainforest Alliance-aligned farms. By 2030, we commit to achieving 100% certified sustainable supply across our entire cocoa portfolio.

Today — 60% 2030 Goal — 100%
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