2022 Progress Report and Cocoa Action Plan

This document is a progress report detailing General Mills' initiatives and commitments under the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) since its signing in 2017. It outlines the company's objectives to combat deforestation in the cocoa supply chain while promoting sustainable sourcing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The report highlights the collaborative efforts of governments and cocoa companies in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to protect forests, enhance cocoa production, and improve farmers' livelihoods. It presents key commitments made by signatories, including the elimination of illegal cocoa production and the promotion of agroforestry practices. The report also includes specific achievements from 2022, such as training thousands of farmers in Good Agricultural Practices, distributing multi-purpose trees, and engaging communities through Village Savings and Loan Associations. Overall, it reflects on both past progress and future ambitions for a sustainable cocoa sector through 2025.