Certified Operator (Certification Applicant)Lake Champlain Chocolate4 stars

Place, CountryBurlington, United States

Contactwww.lakechamplainchocolates.com

Certified Productschocolate barsfair for life logo
Certification ProgrammeFair for Life - Social & Fair Trade Certification
Performance Rating
ChapterContent of the Fair For Life - Social & Fair Trade ProgrammeMaximumRating
1Core Principles and Values66
2Commitment to and Management of Fair Trade Policy84
3Respect of Human Rights and Decent Working Conditions235154
4Respect of the Environment5430
5Local Development and Community Relations00
6Trading and Supply chain relations1510
7Empowerment42
8Traceability, Transparency and Respect of the Consumer3425
9Managing Certification and Performance1716
Total Score Performance Rating247
Certification for fair trade and responsible supply chains
Impact, special achievements & commitmentsAs a second generation, family-owned company that sources non-GMO ingredients from around the globe, Lake Champlain Chocolates believes in improving the chocolate experiences for everyone – from the cacao farmers and customers, to every hardworking person and supplier along the way. Supporting fair trade initiatives, utilizing organic ingredients whenever possible, establishing an award winning company health and wellness program, and donating to local non profits are just a few of the ways Lake Champlain Chocolates works in pursuit of extraordinary chocolate moments.
In 2017 the Fair for Life Committee helped launch the community adoptions program and raised over $3000 in cash and donations for the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. The Bee….Well Program received the Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Award recognizing the company’s commitment to building a strong wellness culture and high employee participation for the second year in a row. In May 2018 Lake Champlain Chocolates became B Corp certified to collaborate with like minded companies while working to amplify our positive impact within the community and lessen our environmental impact.

In 2017 the Fair for Life Committee helped launch the community adoptions program and raised over $3000 in cash and donations for the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. The Bee….Well Program received the Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Award recognizing the company’s commitment to building a strong wellness culture and high employee participation for the second year in a row. In May 2018 Lake Champlain Chocolates became B Corp certified to collaborate with like minded companies while working to amplify our positive impact within the community and lessen our environmental impact.

Reached percentage of the applicable Total Norm Points for the overall performance
Percentage75 %

Date of Certification
First25.04.2013
Last Update24.08.2018

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