Helping renew the world of coffee with every cup
We're dedicated to helping farmers develop more regenerative farming practices
Powering you and powering our factories
Creating a better future for coffee means finding more ways to use spent coffee beans. By converting it into biofuel, we’ve managed to lower our carbon footprint at many of our factories – preventing 195 000 tonnes of carbon from being released into the atmosphere every year.1
Biofuel is renewable energy source made from natural materials; in our case it’s made from coffee grounds or coffee by products, which we then use to help partly power our steam boilers, and also to help keep the lights on at 7 of our 8 factories around the world.
Every drop of water makes an impact
We’re helping farmers in Vietnam to cut water use in irrigation by 40% through more efficient regenerative farming practices such as reducing the amount of water run off, pooling and evaporation after watering. This benefits the farmers directly by reducing their water bills and benefits surrounding communities by giving them access to more water.2
CIRCULAR ECONOMIES
Making high-quality coffee requires time, energy and resources. That’s why we’re constantly looking for ways to build more circular economies where waste is reduced and wherever possible raw materials are reused - especially when it comes to using natural resources.
At local farms, we’re helping to improve irrigation techniques which can reduce water usage while maintaining productivity. At our Tri An factory in Bien Hoa (Dong Nai province) we are using coffee grounds as biofuel to partially power our boilers and lights.
We're also training farmers to introduce diverse and regenerative farming techniques, including the planting of additional tree species at coffee farms. These methods not only enhance soil health but also reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.
Reducing water usage and reducing waste production, but still making quality coffee. It’s a dream for coffee lovers – but it’s a reality for us, and one we’re taking seriously. Together, we can support coffee farmers to run more efficient, more economical farms and in so doing, help build a more sustainable future for coffee, for everyone.3
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