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Sustainability
There is so much more to the creation and crafting of confectionery and at Thorntons we take this responsibility very seriously.
Thorntons - Part of the Ferrero Group
Working as part of the ferrero group we are committed to sustainably sourcing ingredients, supporting farmers to aid in protecting and improving their communities, reducing our carbon footprint, protecting the environment and continuous improvements to make our packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable. From cocoa to the dairy used in our chocolate, centres and toffee & fudge, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure best practices and quality throughout the process.
Ferrero sustainability framework
Protect the environment
Source ingredients sustainably
Promote responsible consumption
Empower people
Protect the environment
We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impacts. We are driving environmental efficiency in our operations and supply chain, reducing emissions and water consumption, and increasing the circularity of our manufacturing and packaging.
Protect the environment
We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impacts. We are driving environmental efficiency in our operations and supply chain, reducing emissions and water consumption, and increasing the circularity of our manufacturing and packaging.
Source ingredients sustainably
We are focused on building a thriving supply chain that empowers farmers and their communities and protects people and the environment.
Supplier risk management and due diligence
Traceability and certification
Policies, certifications and standards
Mitigation programmes delivered through partnerships and collaboration
Supplier risk management and due diligence
Traceability and certification
Policies, certifications and standards
Mitigation programmes delivered through partnerships and collaboration
Cocoa
Our quality promise to consumers drives us to specify strict quality standards in how we source and process our cocoa. This has a direct impact on the sustainability of the cocoa supply chain.
Our approach
Our approach
We are committed to actively contributing to a sustainable and responsible cocoa supply chain by working with all relevant stakeholders. Our objective is to make producing cocoa profitable and attractive for farmers while protecting the rights of children and safeguarding the environment that cocoa farmers depend on for their income.
Hazelnuts
We aim to be a driving force behind a hazelnut industry where hazelnut production creates value for all.
Our approach
Our approach
Our ambition is to be a driving force behind an evolving hazelnut industry where farmers and farming communities are thriving, workers’ and children’s rights are unequivocally respected and environmental values are enhanced through regenerative agriculture practices.
Palm oil
We are committed to playing a leading role in the sustainable transformation of the palm oil sector to benefit the environment and people living and working in palm oil communities.
Our approach
Our approach
We are dedicated to leading the way in industry transformation, working with our suppliers and partners to ensure a palm oil supply chain that is reliable, safe and ready to innovate and improve. We are committed to securing a “no deforestation, no development on peatlands and no exploitation”* palm oil supply chain through collaboration with ngos, stakeholders and suppliers.
* ndpe policies include commitments to the following: free, prior and informed consent (fpic) for indigenous and other local communities, zero burning, preventing poor working conditions, and preserving high conservation value (hcv) areas, high carbon stock (hcs) areas and peatlands.
* ndpe policies include commitments to the following: free, prior and informed consent (fpic) for indigenous and other local communities, zero burning, preventing poor working conditions, and preserving high conservation value (hcv) areas, high carbon stock (hcs) areas and peatlands.
Milk and eggs
Animal welfare is a central of our ethical sourcing initiatives. One of our main objectives is to ensure the progressive improvement of animal welfare standards within the supply chains of animal origin products.
Sugar
We have a long-standing commitment to building strong, trusting relationships with the agricultural cooperatives and producers that supply our sugar.
Promote responsible consumption
We strive to offer products of the highest quality and freshness and always endeavour to communicate responsibly.
Empower people
We will continue to develop and motivate our people and focus on strengthening diversity and inclusion across the business.
Why Thorntons
For over a century, Thorntons has specialised in crafting high quality chocolate, sweets, toffee, fudge and other confectionery.
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