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Our sustainable policies, labels & certifications
Here are the proofs of our commitment to a fairer and more sustainable cocoa supply chain.
Our certifications
As part of our CSR strategy, we rely on numerous certifications that attest to our good practices and guide us towards a process of continuous improvement.
Since 2005
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the most widely used of the ISO 14000 series of environmental management standards. It is based on the principle ofcontinuously improving environmental performance by controlling the impact of the company’s activities.
Since 2015
ISO 50001
The NF EN ISO 50001 standard is intended for all organizations and aims to help them develop a methodical approach to energy management and continuously improve their energy performance.
Since 2021
ISO 45001
Before being certified ISO 45001, Valrhona had been certified OHSAS 18001 since 2004. ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. It provides a framework for organizations to manage risks and improve OH&S performance.
Since 2016
FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 is a food safety certification system based on the existing, internationally recognized ISO 22000 standard, supplemented by technical standards such as ISO TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing and ISO TS 22002-4 for packaging manufacturing.
Organic
To be certified organic, chocolates must comply with strict cultivation standards. This certification guarantees that chocolates are produced using natural agricultural methods, without the use of herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, or synthetic pesticides. This certification also guarantees the absence of colorants, synthetic chemical flavorings, and flavor enhancers
Our labels
Since 2020
B Corp
Having been a certified B Corporation® since January 2020, Valrhona is proud to have secured this demanding certification for the second time in 2023. B Corporation rewards the world’s most committed companies that put equal emphasis on economic, societal and environmental performance and that are committed to progress.
Since 2017
Gold Ecovadis
EcoVadis is a platform for assessing how a company has integrated CSR principles into its activities and their impact. Only 5% of companies assessed achieve the Gold rating.
Since 2015
Authorised Economic Operator
The AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) allows any company engaged in international trade to acquire a quality label for customs processes and security-safety measures it implements. It serves to distinguish the most reliable companies. Issued by French customs, it is awarded to any company established within the EU that meets certain criteria defined by European regulations.
Fairtrade/Max Havelaar
Obtaining the Fairtrade/Max Havelaar label depends on compliance with specifications designed to improve cocoa producers’ remuneration and working conditions, while at the same time preserving the environment.
V-Label
The V-Label is an international label created by the European Vegetarian Union in 1996.
This label certifies that the ingredients in a product are 100% plant-based.
Our Responsible Purchasing Charter
We’ve made a mutual commitment with our suppliers by signing the Responsible Purchasing Charter. In 2023, 84.53% of our suppliers have signed this charter.
This charter describes the commitments that we expect from all of our suppliers in terms of labor rights, ethics, environmental protection, risk management and food safety.
