Sustainability
Louis Dreyfus Company publishes its environmental goals in sustainability report
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, outlining environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress, including in specific supply chains.
GaeaStar debuts its zero waste clay coffee cups in the US
In an effort to break our dependency on single-use plastic, GaeaStar, has debuted its ultra-thin clay containers in the United States, with applications for café coffee cups.
Rainforest Alliance debuts new strategic direction
The Rainforest Alliance has set out its new vision for accelerating action to address the climate emergency, biodiversity loss, systemic poverty, and human rights issues in its 2022 Annual Report.
Eight GCP members raise $1.5 million in first funding round
The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has announced that eight of its leading members have championed the launch of a new era of collective action in coffee sustainability.
Kiss the Hippo continues to expand across London
This June, London’s carbon negative specialty coffee shop and roastery, Kiss the Hippo, opens their fifth London café in central Fitzrovia.
Progress made in climate-resistant coffee species in Sierra Leone
A Sierra Leonean project to recultivate a historic local species better adapted to higher temperatures than climate-vulnerable Arabica, the main source for commercial coffee, has achieved significant progress.
Starbucks to open sustainability learning and innovation lab in Costa Rica
The lab will offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental issues.
Mozambique becomes the latest member of the ICO
The Government of Mozambique has joined the International Coffee Organization (ICO) for the first time in its history, at a ceremony held in central London.
Voice your opinion on tea sustainability
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, in conjunction with Firsd Tea, invites you to share your thoughts in the 2nd Annual Tea Sustainability Perspectives survey.
ICE Commodity Traceability Service created to help coffee industry with EU Deforestation Regulation
ICE Benchmark Administration plans to launch ICE Commodity Traceability Service to assist coffee and cocoa industries comply with EU Deforestation Regulation.
Amcor expands its paper packaging range to cater for instant coffee
Amcor has announced the expansion of its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications, such as instant coffee.
OFI joins partnership to promote sustainable Indonesian coffee production
USAID has launched a new project to promote sustainable coffee and cocoa production in Indonesia with the Indonesian government, The Hershey Company, Rikolto, and PT. Olam Indonesia.
Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report published
Nescafé has published its first Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report (pdf, 12Mb), conducted in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, from 2018 to 2022.
Expat.Roasters releases its CSR report for 2022
Expat.Roasters has announced the release of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting its achievements and progress made throughout 2022.