The co-operation will support approximately 25,000 cocoa farmers across Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire and Brazil, helping them transition to agroforestry and implement climate-smart practices like crop residue management.  

Backed by a robust monitoring framework, the project is expected to reduce over 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions over a 30-year period. The plan includes planting an estimated 2.8 million trees and establishing more than 72,000 hectares of agroforestry. These efforts form part of a larger regenerative agriculture push and will be tracked using Ofi's AI-powered carbon stock monitoring tool to ensure trees are geolocated continuously and growing in line with set objectives. 

This initiative builds on a 15-year partnership between Nestlé and ofi, centred around sustainable cocoa sourcing. It supports Nestlé’s Cocoa Plan and 2050 Net Zero Roadmap, while aligning with ofi's 'Cocoa Compass' targets and wider 'Choices for Change' sustainability strategy. Implementation is already underway in all three countries, with training and education programmes helping farmers adopt forest-positive practices that enhance both environmental and economic resilience. 

“People are at the heart of our climate actions,” said Darrell High, Cocoa Plan Manager at Nestlé. “We’re working with ofi to help farmers transition to climate-smart farming practices. By supporting a move towards a more regenerative food system, we can continue to build a more responsible cocoa supply chain and progress towards our shared climate goals for 2030 and beyond.” 

Andrew Brooks, Global Head Cocoa Sstainability at ofi, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Nestlé on this global climate action initiative. Together, we’re addressing climate challenges by putting farmers at the centre of the solution. Collaborating closely with cocoa communities, we can support farmers in adapting and mitigating climate change and help strengthen the supply of sustainable cocoa ingredients.”