Endangered Species Chocolates (ESC) of Indianapolis is celebrating 30 years in business with 30 donations to charities that seek to protect the world’s species and habitats. The ESC reports that since 2016 it has contributed more $3.1 million To its partners worldwide, 10% of annual net profit is paid to influential companies.
The brand’s portfolio of 46 products is mostly vegan (note that the range contains some milk chocolate products so be aware when purchasing) and includes Oat Milk Chocolate Bar, 3 oz. Chocolate bars, single-serve grab-n-go bars and baking chips.
Throughout 2023, ESC will make financial donations to charities including Look at the turtle, A tree is plantedAnd save blue. Previous grants include the Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund, the Jeres Foundation and Sea Turtles.
“For three decades we have been ‘doing good’ by creating premium chocolate and working with meaningful partners to create a positive impact on the world around us,” says Kurt Vander Meer, CEO of Endangered Species Chocolate. “To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we wanted to further our efforts by announcing additional grants to help further the impressive efforts of our charity partners.”
“Endangered Species Chocolate’s support has been critical to our efforts to save sea turtles around the world, without their funding our organization would not exist,” said Brad did notPresident and Co-Founder Look at the turtle. “Their support has helped us support important turtle nesting beaches, combat the illegal turtle shell trade, reduce plastic on sea turtle beaches and more.”
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