TCHO

The Challenge

TCHO, a Berkeley, CA chocolate maker, is changing the chocolate industry by paying higher premiums for cacao, building tasting labs for farmers to experience their own chocolate, and building relationships with organic and regenerative farmers. TCHO has USDA Organic and Fair Trade certifications and wanted a certification that would consider the full picture of their business. They came to Heather Paulsen Consulting and Measure Meant to conduct a comprehensive climate analysis that would help improve their B Impact score.

The Work

Measure Meant led a detailed climate analysis for TCHO, that entailed guiding them through the B Impact Assessment to fully represent their positive business practices. We developed an impact tracking mechanism for TCHO to track the social and environmental impacts of their sourcing through increased supplier engagement.

We also supported TCHO in defining and formalizing environmental policies and practices within their Berkeley office and factory. By documenting processes that had taken place at TCHO for years, we strengthened their case for B Corp certification.

The Impact

TCHO doubled their B Impact Assessment score from their initial baseline and is now a certified B Corporation! This was driven in part by the comprehensive climate analysis conducted by Measure Meant. The BIA also gives them a tool to increase the transparency and positive impact of their chocolate, as well as the strongest signal to customers available on each piece of chocolate that goes out the door - the B Corp logo.