CSB's Founding Director, Tensie Whelan, was quoted in a Forbes piece exploring the implications of tariffs on businesses with global supply chains, and how sustainability can be a positive financial driver.

Opportunities are there for small companies who have competitive advantages around their sustainability offerings versus more traditional companies....“We determined that they get out of the commodity business and get more into sustainable, traceable cocoa. They would actually have a better business model. They would attract specialty buyers who were more interested in long term engagements, and who were willing to pay a premium price.”

The demand is there if the quality is there, says Whelan.

Read the full piece in Forbes here.