our promise
Acting responsibly
"We want to know exactly where our fine flavour cocoa comes from, who grows it and how the processes work on site. That's why we do without middlemen, start at the source and follow the entire path of the cocoa bean all the way to direct sale to the customer. We are convinced that only by acting fairly and sustainably we obtain the best raw materials and thus also the best chocolate."
- Robert Rausch, CEO-
we think and act for the long term
FOR SEVERAL GENERATIONS
Since 1918, Rausch has stood for excellent chocolate creations made from pure ingredients and according to the highest quality standards. The core values of our Berlin-based traditional company Rausch - never compromising on quality and continuously paying attention to sustainability - are already being implemented by managing director Robert Rausch in the fifth generation. As a family-owned company, sustainability for us means being able to pass on a healthy company to the next generation and therefore to consider decisions and actions equally from an ecological, economic, social and technological point of view.
We pay particular attention to the points of product responsibility, cooperation with cocoa farmers, representatives of cocoa cooperatives and Cocoa Board members, as well as the treatment of our employees.
Transparency to the source
FROM CULTIVATION TO THE MOMENT OF ENJOYMENT
We start directly at the source and accompany the entire path of the cocoa bean up to direct sale to the customer. We pursue high sustainability standards in the procurement of our raw materials and in the processing into high-quality chocolate. Through this transparency and fair conditions, we create a basis to ensure sustainable fine flavour cocoa sourcing in the future.
Sustainable enjoyment from our own hands
Since 2014, we have had our own fine flavour cocoa plantation ›Tres Equis – Finca de Cacao‹ in Costa Rica. Here we cultivate the best fine flavour cocoas, research new varieties and continue to expand the intensive exchange and knowledge transfer with our partners.
What we have achieved so far
We are proud to have achieved so many positive things in terms of sustainability. Especially of our heart project in Costa Rica, where we have built up a self-sufficient fine cocoa institute and also bind CO2.
But it is not only on our own plantation that we attach importance to sustainability and fairness: we know all our partners personally and guarantee the cocoa farmers prices well above the world market level through partnership-based cooperation, as well as training by our experts.
Fair pricing is particularly important to us. Of course, this also means that we explicitly condemn any form of child labour. We have signed contracts with the producers that exclude any employment of children. We regularly check compliance with this agreement through personal visits by our cocoa biologists on site.
We have not yet reached our goal and continue to work on making our contribution to sustainable development and continuous improvement.
AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
ROBERT RAUSCH AMONG THE BEST 36 ENTREPRENEURS
Ernst and Young is also convinced of our approach and this year named Robert Rausch as a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2021 in the category of sustainability.
Video: ©Ernst and Young
OUR COMMITMENT TO A BETTER FUTURE
FAIR AND RELIABLE
The Rausch Group in Germany has set itself the goal of reducing its ecological footprint until it leaves no trace. From production, to shipping, to the enjoyment of our customers. Our vision is to produce the best chocolates from pure ingredients, without harming people or the environment. Rausch focuses primarily on the following areas.
Über 1.500 m² und 3 Etagen
purer Genuss
Entdecken und genießen Sie die Welt der Edelkakao-Schokoladen und unseres Pralinenhandwerks.
Wir laden Sie ein auf eine Genussreise durch unser Haus – dem größten Schokoladenhaus der Welt – erleben Sie die vielen einzigartigen Highlights.
Jede Etage ist einmalig, wir geben Ihnen einen Einblick in unser tägliches Handwerk und zeigen Ihnen, woher echte Edelkakao-Schokolade kommt.
What we have achieved:
- Our products are made in Germany
- We obtain 100 % green electricity
- Energy generation through 2,000 m² solar surface
- Heat recovery
What we are working on:
- Upgrading up to 50,000 m² of roof space to solar
- Produce CO2-neutral
PRODUCTION
What we have achieved:
- Repackaging of natural paper for Plantagen chocolates and pralines
- No plastic disposables in the to-go shop
- Environmental certificate for recycling sales packaging
What we are working on:
- Switching protective films to aluminium-free
PACKAGING
Über 1.500 m² und 3 Etagen
purer Genuss
Entdecken und genießen Sie die Welt der Edelkakao-Schokoladen und unseres Pralinenhandwerks.
Wir laden Sie ein auf eine Genussreise durch unser Haus – dem größten Schokoladenhaus der Welt – erleben Sie die vielen einzigartigen Highlights.
Jede Etage ist einmalig, wir geben Ihnen einen Einblick in unser tägliches Handwerk und zeigen Ihnen, woher echte Edelkakao-Schokolade kommt.
What we have achieved:
- 30% of the vehicle fleet has been converted to electric mobility
- Reduction of commuting through storage areas in production
- Outgoing transports have a utilisation rate of 100
- Optimised storage and retrieval to reduce internal transports
What we are working on:
- Air conditioning concept for our warehouses
- Complete conversion of the vehicle fleet to electric mobility
- Use of a continuous conveyor
LOGISTICS
What we have achieved:
- DHL GoGreen: 100% of parcels shipped CO2 neutral.
- Optimising carbon emissions for better CO2 efficiency.
SHIPPING
SUSTAINABILITY HAS MANY VOICES
WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY
Of course, it is not only the Rausch family that pursues the vision of producing the best chocolate from pure ingredients, without harming people or the environment. The whole team stands behind this approach and strives to achieve it with transparency, fair conditions and high quality standards.