Here’s who topped the rankings in this year’s scorecard for sustainable chocolate – and which confectionery giant refused to participate

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With the Easter weekend now around the corner, the sixth edition of the global Chocolate Scorecard has just been released.

This is an annual initiative produced by Be Slavery Free, in collaboration with two Australian universities and a wide range of consultants and sustainability interest groups.

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