40,000+
Farmer partners engaged across our sourcing network.
2025 Sustainability Report
Growing Responsibly,
Nourishing Africa and Global Markets
Johnvents Group's inaugural 2025 Sustainability Report tells the story of a business building for the long term, across four subsidiaries, 40,000+farmer partners, and a fully traceable cocoa supply chain from farm to shelf.
Download the 2025 Report2025 ESG Highlights At A Glance
The Numbers That Define Our Year
122,916 ha
Farmland verified deforestation-free and EUDR-ready.
9,000+
Farmers trained in sustainable and climate-smart practices.
39.41%
Energy consumed from renewable and low-carbon sources.
1,084 hrs
Health and safety training delivered to employees.
18
Internal and external audits completed in 2025.
Interactive ESG Metric Explorer
Emissions Profile: Scope 1 vs Scope 2
94.24%
Scope 1
Our Sustainability Priorities
Six Areas. Measurable Impact.
Our 2025 sustainability strategy is shaped by the material issues identified through our first Double Materiality Assessment, informed by investors, senior management, consultants, and certification bodies.
Climate and Emissions
GHG inventory aligned with the GHG Protocol. Scope 1: 18,324.47 tCO2e. Scope 2: 962.71 tCO2e. A foundation for a data-driven climate strategy and future reduction targets.
Deforestation-Free Sourcing
In-house Deforestation Risk Analysis system screening all farm polygons. 122,916 hectares verified deforestation-free and fully EUDR-ready.
Farmer and Community Impact
40,000+ farmers trained in good and climate smart agricultural practices, child and forced labour and gender awareness.
People and Workplace Safety
1,074 health and safety training hours delivered. 30% female workforce representation. Grievance mechanism with 100% resolution rate.
Governance and Ethics
Board-level ESG oversight. Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy. ESAP 75% implemented. Active engagement with IFC and BII. Zero unresolved human rights grievances.
Certifications and Compliance
Correction: FSSC 22000 certification is available for JVF, PCPIL, and JVI, while NE certification is awaited. Rainforest Alliance, Halal, Kosher, SMETA, and NESREA audits have also been completed. In total, 18 internal and external audits were conducted. i
Impact Stories
Women Empowerment Through Livelihood Training
The Noble Eagle Women Empowerment Programme transformed an oil refining by-product into a pathway to economic independence for 50 women in the Owo community. Within one month of completing five days of soap-making and entrepreneurship training, 82% had initiated home production and 69% were already earning income.
Share this320 Student-Athletes. 16 Schools. One Big Idea.
The Johnvents Apex League brought structured, professional-grade football competition to 16 secondary schools in Ondo State, 12 of them public schools. Season 1 generated over 120,000 impressions and drew an estimated 24,000 to 40,000 physical spectators, creating visible and lasting impact in communities connected to our operations.
Share thisNo Child Left Behind on Children's Day
Every year on Children's Day, celebrations fill the cities while children in rural communities across Nigeria are left out. Since 2024, our Children's Day Outreach Programme has brought celebrations, writing materials, and educational supplies directly to overlooked communities. From Kosodu community in 2024 to Arikanki Local Government Area in Oyo State in 2025, we have reached over 500 children in two years, creating moments of joy for children who deserve to feel seen and celebrated.
Share thisFrom Bean to Bar: Made in Nigeria
Every Johnvents Chocolate bar begins in the red soils of Ondo State, travels through the hands of 24,000+ farmers across West Africa, and arrives as finished, certified chocolate made entirely in Nigeria, by Nigerians, for the world.
Share thisPartnerships That Amplify Our Impact
We Do Not Build Alone.
Sustainable agriculture cannot be achieved in isolation. At Johnvents Group, lasting impact requires partners who share our commitment to responsible sourcing, farmer livelihoods, and long-term resilience.
International Finance Corporation
Technical Assistance Contract signed in 2025. Over 8,000 farmers trained in climate-smart agriculture across Ondo State.
British International Investment
CASA Plus programme supporting smallholder farmer livelihoods and shared value creation. Active participant in the Lagos PRI Roundtable on responsible investment.
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria
Collaborative agronomic research supporting yield improvements from approximately 360 kg/ha in 2023 to 440 kg/ha in 2024.
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