Sustainability

Coffee and the Environment

Coffee brings people together, but the way coffee is grown can also place pressure on the environment. Coffee production can contribute to deforestation, chemical use, monoculture farming, and declining soil health. At the same time, coffee production is fragile and increasingly vulnerable to climate change.

Why We Care

Part of why we are in coffee is to help change those circumstances and support a more sustainable livelihood for everyone involved.

Coffee has the potential to bring people together while also creating positive change for the people and places behind every cup.

Our Approach

From how we source coffee to how we build relationships, we are always looking for new ways to be more sustainable. We begin by partnering with farmers who grow coffee under shade, use mixed-crop farming, protect soil health, and avoid synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

In our operations, we take a thoughtful approach to reducing waste and emissions by reusing packaging, composting coffee grounds and chaff, and sourcing locally when possible.

What We Are Working Toward

We are building systems that make our impact measurable and transparent. This may include tracking how much coffee waste is composted, how many bags are reused, how much packaging is reduced, and how much money is donated through our environmental impact fund.

Environmental Impact Fund

Our impact extends to coffee-growing communities, as well as the local communities where we operate.

Through our Environmental Impact Fund, $1 from every bag sold supports nonprofit organizations that support long-term efforts connected to conservation, research, climate resilience, and the future of coffee.

Where We Plan to Make an Impact