Groups move to curb child labour in Africa’s cocoa industry
Groups move to curb child labour in Africa’s cocoa industry Guardian Nigeria
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TGI Group Collaborates with ICI to Address Child Labour in Africa’s Cocoa Supply Chain
The Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has partnered with the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) to tackle the issue of child and forced labour within Africa’s cocoa supply chain.
Commitment to Ethical Business Practices
Leading the campaign through its cocoa sourcing company, Fludor Ghana Limited, TGI Group demonstrates its unwavering commitment to ethical and responsible business practices, particularly in the realm of human rights and child protection.
Alignment with ICI’s Mission
TGI Group, along with its subsidiaries Fludor Ghana, WACOT Limited (Nigeria), and Vink Corporation (UAE), aligns with the ICI’s mission to create a better future for children and eradicate child labour from cocoa-growing communities.
Timely Membership
Dennis Sampong, Country Head of Fludor Ghana, states that embracing membership of ICI is both timely and fitting for the firm.
- Sampong emphasizes the importance of tackling human rights and child labor concerns within the supply chain.
- He believes that achieving a sustainable cocoa supply chain is impossible without addressing these issues.
Sampong affirms that the partnership with ICI empowers the firm to remain at the forefront of industry best practices, ensuring the protection and well-being of every stakeholder involved.
Impact of Collaboration
Matthias Lange, ICI Executive Director, highlights the impact of the collaboration, stating that this partnership brings them closer to achieving their target of reaching all children at risk of child labour.
- Lange acknowledges Fludor’s extensive farmer network and cocoa operations in Ghana.
- He expresses excitement about supporting Fludor’s efforts to tackle child labour and learning from their experiences.
Focus on Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System
The collaboration will focus on implementing ICI’s Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS), a credible mechanism designed to identify, prevent, and remediate child labour risks and cases within the cocoa supply chain.
Compliance with Regulations
TGI Group and ICI aim to uphold the highest standards of ethical business conduct by ensuring full compliance with the forthcoming European Union’s Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (MHRDD) regulations and Forced Labour regulation.
Promoting Human Rights in Africa’s Cocoa Supply Chain
The alliance between TGI Group and ICI emphasizes their shared dedication to promoting human rights in Africa’s cocoa supply chain.
- Through their combined expertise and resources, they strive to pave the way for a more ethical, sustainable, and child-safe cocoa industry on the continent.
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