Luker has a longstanding commitment to preventing deforestation and promoting agroforestry, which helps protect biodiversity in the regions where cacao is sourced. As of October 2024, all Luker exports to Europe comply with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation EUDR.
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Luker Chocolate prioritises circular economy by reducing waste, improving packaging, and advancing upcycling initiatives. We enhanced the recyclability of our packaging, supported by clear labeling to facilitate proper disposal. Our upcycling efforts progressed with establishing a dedicated facility for cacao byproducts, and we now have our first upcycled product available on the market. Our zero-waste strategy minimised landfill waste, while water efficiency improvements helped optimise resource use.
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint by improving energy efficiency, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and optimising logistics and sourcing. We also support carbon capture initiatives to further minimise our environmental impact.
By 2024, we reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 22% and ensured that 100% of our energy came from renewable sources, making progress with our SBTi (Science Based Targets) approved carbon reduction targets.
In 2022, Luker initiated its ‘Sunflower’ project. It saw the installation of 396 solar panels on the roof of our production plant in Bogotá – with a total capacity of 238 kilowatts – to increase our use of renewable energy sources. This will reduce 161 tons of carbon emissions every year.
A cocoa producer from the department of Huila, who, through various projects of "The Chocolate Dream", has acquired valuable knowledge about cocoa cultivation and environmental preservation.
