The sustainability initiative works with coffee producers across Indonesia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Brazil, Honduras and Guatemala to develop climate resilient coffee production, share knowledge and strengthen profitability
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Julius Meinl is one of the oldest coffee roasters in the world and sells its products in 70 markets globally | Photo credit: Julius Meinl
Julius Meinl has strengthened its commitment to ethical coffee sourcing and sustainable practices by joining the initiative for coffee&climate (c&c).
Founded in 2010, the c&c is a pre-competitive partnership of private and public coffee organisations seeking to develop climate resilient coffee production among smallholder coffee farmers and share beneficial coffee sector knowledge. The group currently works with coffee producers across Indonesia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Brazil, Honduras and Guatemala.
Current c&c members and partners include Delta Cafés, Lavazza Group, Löfbergs, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), Paulig, Tchibo and Tim Hortons.
In a press release, Julius Meinl said its membership and experience in undertaking greenhouse gas reduction programmes and circular economy initiatives will add substantial value to the group.
“As a family business, we have always run our company in a responsible way, and it is up to us to take an active role in creating and joining sustainable initiatives that will positively impact the entire coffee industry. We have always strived to deliver the finest coffee blends to coffee enthusiasts worldwide and joining the initiative for c&c reinforces our dedication to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices,” said Christina Meinl, Managing Director, Julius Meinl Austria.
Founded in Vienna in 1862, Julius Meinl is one of the oldest coffee roasters in the world and sells its products in 70 markets globally.
The coffee roaster has developed an in-house Responsibly Selected Coffee Initiative to ‘consciously source’ from suppliers who meet responsible standards of social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Its Generations Program also seeks to support coffee farmers increase production efficiency and profitability through individual training, technical support and equipment investments.