2019 Theo Impact Report

community involvement
Theo supports the creation of thriving and resilient communities. There are three ways we have traditionally been
involved in supporting the communities where we do business.
CASH DONATIONS
Since 2005, Theo and our customers have donated $92,000 to at least 29 organizations through the
proceeds of selling various partnership bars.
PRODUCT DONATIONS
Over the years, Theo has donated products to non-profits and Food Lifeline for redistribution to food banks and meal
programs throughout Western Washington.
In 2019:
38,000 lbs
of chocolate donated to Food Lifeline
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERING
Theo encourages employees to actively contribute to the community by
providing paid time off for volunteering, what we call Theo Match.
For every two hours an employee volunteers, outside of work, for a
charitable organization, Theo pays a bonus equivalent to one hour of the
employee’s regular pay, up to twelve bonus hours each calendar year.
$8,500
of finished goods donated to non-profits
In 2020, our goal is to develop a community involvement strategy to
ensure we are strong partners in the communities where we do
business, both Seattle and Cocoa Origins. 2018
Hours employees
volunteered through
Theo Match:
112
91
2019
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you to the many people who make Theo the unique, mission-driven company it is:
• Theo employees (past and present) whose day-to-day passion and hard work brought these results to life.
• ESCO Kivu and the cocoa farmers in Watalinga, Eastern Congo who partner to produce ethically and sustainably
grown, delicious cocoa in an environment of on-going instability.
• Theo customers who join us hand-in-hand to create positive change through chocolate.
The focus of this report is on the most material areas of impact, so not all of Theo’s business practices are covered.
We welcome any feedback you have - please send your questions or comments to Info@TheoChocolate.com
We look forward to continuing the conversation with you.
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