Mars, accused of using child labor in its supply chain, says it aims to end the practice

[ad_1] Detail of a recently opened cocoa pod in Asikasu on Dec. 19, 2020. Cristina Aldehuela | Afp | Getty Images Candy giant Mars said it aims to end the…

Tony’s Chocolonely secures an additional €20m funding

[ad_1] The money will be used to fund its rapid growth in multiple markets and the growth of Tony’s Open Chain (its business-to-business ethical bean sourcing company).  More bars and…

McDonald’s franchisees fined after 305 minors, including 10-year-olds, found working illegally

[ad_1] McDonald’s location in Louisville, Kentucky. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images More than 300 minors — including two 10-year-olds who were unpaid — were found to be working…

How conflict minerals make it into our phones

[ad_1] Tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. All of these minerals are found in our electronics and all are considered conflict minerals, due to their potential origin in the Democratic Republic…