The chocolate company is prioritizing more sustainable cacao production.
Valrhona said it was certified as a B Corporation, joining companies around the world that place their societal mission at the core of their purpose. The companies meet the most demanding standards in terms of social and environmental impact.
According to the Tain-l'Hermitage, France-based company, B Corporation certification measures company performance in five areas: governance, workers, customers, community and environment. To qualify, a company must to take into account all of these dimensions, and not simply shareholder value. Information is scored on a 200-point scale, with a minimum of 80 points required to receive the precious certification.