From cocoa to coffee, collaborating on climate action yields results

Reading the recent Reuters article on climate action in cocoa and coffee supply chains resonated with me on a personal level. As someone from Ghana, where cocoa is woven into our economy, culture, and daily life, I see firsthand how climate variability affects farmers, families, and entire communities. These are not distant supply chain issues. They shape livelihoods and long-term opportunities.

The article highlights how collaborative, landscape-scale programmes are helping reduce deforestation, improve soil management, and strengthen farmer resilience. Yet scaling these initiatives remains difficult due to financing gaps, fragmented data, and the complexity of coordinating across multiple stakeholders. Cocoa and coffee production depend on stable rainfall, healthy soils, and intact ecosystems. When forests decline or temperatures rise, yields suffer, and economic stability is threatened.

Sustainable growth in these sectors requires integrating climate resilience into core sourcing strategies. That means measurable traceability, clear land-use accountability, and investment models that support farmers over the long term. Climate action must be practical, economically viable, and rooted in local realities.

At Intertek, we help organizations navigate this complexity through robust assurance, testing, inspection, certification, and traceability services. By delivering independent data and assurance across agricultural value chains, we support responsible sourcing, regulatory compliance, and transparent reporting. That foundation enables companies to scale climate solutions while protecting both supply security and community wellbeing.

Learn more about how Intertek can help at intertek.com/assuris/food/regulatory/eu-deforestation-regulation-eudr/