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For a decade now, consumers have been calling on chocolate companies to take more responsibility for transparency in the cocoa bean supply chain.  Late last month, the Hershey Company announced that it is doing just that, as it assumes a leadership role in this area and extends its commitment to drive the long-term change that’s needed.

As previously pledged, Hershey has begun to reinforce its cocoa sustainability efforts by accelerating farmer and family development in West Africa, where 70 percent of the world’s cocoa is grown.

In a press release, the company outlined its plans to: (more…)

Even during the economic crisis, most businesses have continued with their community involvement efforts as part of their long-term commitments to CSR initiatives, according to new research from the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.

The Boston College Center surveyed more than 300 North American companies in a variety of industries, and then compiled the results in the newly released report, “Staying the Course — The 2009 Community Involvement Index.”

Here are a few key findings: (more…)