Chocolate Scorecard

Original Beans recognised with the 2026 Good Egg Award

In the 7th Edition of the Chocolate Scorecard, Original Beans is leading the industry in policy and implementation. From climate and forests to farmer livelihoods and transparency: The Chocolate Scorecard is an independent assessment of 49 of the world’s largest chocolate companies and retailers.

CHANGEMAKERS.
CUSTODIANS.
CONNEISSEURS.

The Chocolate Scorecard 

The Chocolate Scorecard is an independent benchmark assessing the world’s leading chocolate companies on key sustainability challenges:
  • Traceability & Transparency
  • Living Income
  • Child & Forced Labor
  • Deforestation
  • Agroforestry & Climate
  • Pesticides
  • Gender
It is one of the most rigorous and trusted assessments in the cacao sector.

What this means for our partners

Your Creations are Backed 

by Independently Verified Impact

  • Stronger credibility for your brand
Align with a chocolate partner recognised as a benchmark for responsible sourcing and impact.
  • A clear, proven sustainability story
Move beyond claims with independently verified results across climate, biodiversity, and farmer livelihoods.
  • Sourcing you can confidently stand behind
Full traceability, long-term farmer relationships, and consistent quality you can rely on.
  • A story your customers understand and value
Bring together exceptional taste and measurable impact in a way that resonates on menu, packaging, and beyond. Every creation you make is backed by independently verified impact.

From proof to practice

Original Beans Chocolate Foodprint

While the Chocolate Scorecard validates our impact at company level, our Chocolate Foodprint brings this transparency directly to you. 
Every couverture. Every creation. A measurable impact you can share with your customers.