Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans is calling on Australians to examine their shopping baskets more closely this Easter with the “ACRATH Approved” Easter campaign.
Many chocolate products, including those found in Australian shops, are made with cocoa beans harvested by child labourers, often subjected to enslavement and hazardous working conditions.
“This Easter and beyond, we invite you to seek our ACRATH approval badge and make choices that matter by supporting companies committed to eliminating slavery from their supply chains,” ACRATH’s interim executive Lys Crowe said.
ACRATH encouraged shoppers to explore the latest “Be Slavery Free Chocolate Scorecard” and base their purchasing decisions on company behaviours outlined in the scorecard
The 2025 edition ‘Name and Fame’ Tony’s Chocolonely, Ritter Sport, Nestlé, and Mars Wrigley as leaders in sustainable practices, according to the sixth edition of the Chocolate Scorecard, coordinated by Be Slavery Free. ACRATH is part of this global coalition campaigning against modern slavery.
ACRATH recommends shoppers look out for the Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance logos when purchasing chocolate, as these logos indicate a commitment to sourcing slavery-free cocoa.
For more campaign details, visit the ACRATH website.
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Seek our Approval: Make Sweet Choices That Matter (ACRATH)
Chocolate Scorecard (Be Slavery Free)
