Cadbury's Earthshare programme sends 20-30 colleagues a year to Ghana to participate in scientific research in the field on Cocoa Farming and Biodiversity in Ghana in cooperation with the international environment charity Earthwatch. During their 2 weeks in Africa volunteers experience life in a cocoa farming village and contribute to the development of an eco-tourism project. 2007 is year three of the scientific research and volunteering programme.
Earthshare is a great demonstration of our commitment to live our values across our supply chain, in the environment, and with our people.
The project is supported by the Cadbury Schweppes Foundation, the company's registered charity, which as part of its Africa Aid programme, wanted to develop an environmental project consistent with broader business needs, in this case ensuring the protection of ecosystems that provide the company with vital raw materials.
Read more about the Cocoa Biodiversity research in Ghana.