Tackling risks associated with forced labour in the cocoa sector requires a coordinated response from many different stakeholders. Cocoa and chocolate companies, governments, civil society actors, international organizations, cocoa cooperatives, cocoa producers and donors all have a role to play. 

This document contains practical guidance for cocoa and chocolate companies on how to tackle risks associated with forced labour in cocoa-growing communities. These activities could be implemented and financed by individual organisations or in a collective manner through an area-based approach.