Indianapolis-based Endangered Species Chocolate is a mission-driven company that is passionate about chocolate and the environment. They are committed to providing chocolate-lovers with premium chocolate that is sustainably sourced. Adding to the impact of each chocolate bar, Endangered Species Chocolate donates 10% of net profits to fund species and habitat conservation. Endangered Species Chocolate has been making premium chocolate with a mission for the past 25 years. Their mission is to have a positive, lasting impact on at-risk species through the sale of premium, fair trade chocolate products that help fund the world’s leading wildlife protection programs.
In 2017, Endangered Species Chocolate helped species big and small by supporting the Rainforest Trust, Wildlife Conservation Network, Xerces Society, and African Wildlife Foundation, alongside three of their previous partners who continue to benefit from their mission. Together, among many, many other accomplishments, they’ve been able to support:
- Discovery of a new species of shark
- Implementation of extensive anti-poaching efforts to protect African elephants
- Bringing of cheetahs into the global conservation limelight
- Steps taken to fight global ivory sales
Choosing Endangered Species Chocolate is one way you can honor farmers and support sustainable farming practices. They pay a social premium for their ingredients to ensure that farmers are supported and species are protected.