Godiva Asia Pacific
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Chocolate
In 2019 Asian private equity firm MBK Partners purchased retail and distribution operations for four of Godiva's 100-plus markets; Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Company Ownership
Godiva Asia Pacific | KOR | |||||
MBK Partners Ltd ![]() owns 100% of Godiva Asia Pacific |
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Private equity firm Established in 2005 by Michael ByungJu Kim, a South Korean billionaire businessman. Acquired the Asia-Pacific arm of Godiva chocolates in 2019. |
Company Assessment
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In 2020 Green America, Mighty Earth and Be Slavery Free released their Chocolate Guide, which breaks down company commitments and policies in regards to deforestation and child labour. It does not assess effectiveness or implementation. This company received the Rotten Egg Award for "lack of responsibility in all areas which are considered best practices in protecting the environment, ending child labour and moving towards a living income for farmers".
Source: Be Slavery Free (2020) |
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UNPRI is a set of six principles direct institutional investors may adopt to consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues when investing. UNPRI is a voluntary agreement.
Source: UNPRI (2020) |
Company Details
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Contact Details
Address | Republic of Korea |
Products / Brands
Godiva Asia Pacific
Godiva Chocolate |