Paving the pathway to a sustainable future for the chocolate industry
"Belcolade's expansion is driven by its steadfast commitment to sustainability", according to Pierre Tossut, CEO of Puratos. "Our Belcolade brand drives innovation, ensuring that chocolatiers, pâtissiers, and bakers have access to exceptional chocolate choices that mirror their values," he says. Belcolade’s carbon-neutral factory embodies this commitment. This pioneering factory will operate on 100% renewable electricity – eliminating the need for fossil fuels. Thanks to extensive underground rainwater storage, it will source 90% of its water from collected rainwater. Belcolade has made substantial investments to enhance their energy efficiency, reliability, and resilience against droughts by revamping all technical energy installations, storage, and distribution. Thanks to heat recovery and the utilisation of cutting-edge heat pump technology, Belcolade's heat production process now consumes five times less energy than before.
The Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa program is another example of Belcolade's commitment to a more sustainable future throughout the entire cocoa chain. "The Cacao-Trace programme not only produce the best quality cocoa, but also supports farmers worldwide by providing better prices and an extra Chocolate Bonus. Additionally, we improve the environment and living conditions of our farmers' communities by building schools, health centres, and offering drinkable water equipment." explains Pierre Tossut. Alongside these impactful sustainable initiatives, Belcolade’s new 100% recycle-ready packaging reflects the company’s determination to reduce its environmental footprint and make a positive impact on the planet. “Our planet is worth protecting, and we wish to play our part by applying these sustainable practices of which we are very proud,” concludes Pierre Tossut.
