KANY's Triple Bottom Line

KANY strives to transform its deep-rooted family values into guiding and sound business practices. We fully understand the significance of being a Global Citizen and our responsibility to better the world around us each and every day.

Cocoa farmers are both an indispensable factor and essential link in the global cocoa supply chain. The cultivation of this cash crop remains a critical livelihood activity for hundreds of thousands farmers in Ghana. However, these vital individuals are equally the most vulnerable. Industry experts note that approximately 95% of annual global cocoa bean production is cultivated by smallholder farmers, often in regions with poor infrastructure and low income per capita. 

Farmers contribute very little to climate change yet unfairly bear the brunt of its impact, with fluctuating temperatures, unpredictable crop seasons and extreme weather. It is the duty of the cocoa industry stakeholders to preserve the naturally-rich soil and broader ecosystem. Thus, KANY has identified the leading organic cooperatives in Ghana in which it is able to source organic beans for customers. These farmers use organic fertilizers which provide macro and micro nutrients to ensure soil regeneration. Not only do these practices increase crop yields, carbon capture, and retain water for root growth, but they also negate the use of synthetic pesticides which are harmful for both the farmer and environment. Lastly, KANY ensures that these farmers are paid above industry-standard premiums for their cultivation of organic cocoa beans.

As a stakeholder in the global cocoa industry community, social responsibility is a pillar of KANY’s Corporate Charter. We strive to promote a cocoa industry that is economically viable, environmentally sound and socially acceptable. To address the three pillars of sustainability, our team is proud to have established a partnership with the West African Health Foundation (WAHF). Founded in 2001 by a group of Ghanaian physicians, the organization’s mandate has been to address the poor health and nutritional status of those in the West African subregion. To that end, WAHF and its volunteers perform annual medical mission trips to administer clinical treatments and cost-free health services in rural communities, many of which are cocoa farming districts. These treatments provide immense financial relief for the locals, allowing them to reallocate resources to more essential needs such as schooling for children.