DECREASE<\/strong>\u00a0our negative impact on the earth through responsible and proactive business practices that emphasize environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n SHARE<\/strong>\u00a0our passion for great coffee through education and example.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”32px||||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 2 – What is this report?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font_size=”24px” header_3_font=”Montserrat|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”12px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Coffee is an environmentally and socially impactful industry that we believe can do incredible good but can also cause harm if we aren\u2019t cognizant and intentional in how we treat the planet and each other. This report is a check-in, a moment of reflection, and a point of reference for where we can focus that intention. We call it a Progress Report because we want to share with you both our successes and where we still have some work to do. In this report, you\u2019ll see references to areas we are working on as we prepare for B Corp re-certification under the v2.1 standards and the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), as well as some things we\u2019ve changed in 2025 as part of that never-ending quest to do better.<\/p>\n While we actively monitor and adapt as these regulations and requirements evolve, we see the value of such efforts in fostering innovation and putting shared language to our values of transparency and commitment to do right by the planet and people that we\u2019ve held since day one. What this report isn\u2019t, is an end. We hope it\u2019s the start of a conversation, so if you are facing similar challenges and want to chat about anything you read here, reach out. Our door is always open!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Our People” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”48px|16px|48px|16px|false|false” border_color_top=”#191613″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 2 – Our People” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When you spot the Cafe Imports crew in the wild, they might be traipsing through a coffee farm, hearing about how the harvest is going, wrapping up orders to make sure they\u2019re on the truck before the daily cutoff, tapping away at an email from the local cafe, or prepping samples and slurping in one of the offices. It\u2019s a grand total of 68 humans<\/strong>, with the help of a few dogs and cats, that make it all tick, hailing from 17 different countries or regions<\/strong> and calling one of our 4 offices<\/strong> home base.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/2025_AllStaffGroup.jpg” title_text=”2025_AllStaffGroup” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Image – Group Photo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/2025_OfficeMap.png” title_text=”2025_OfficeMap” align=”center” admin_label=”Image – Office Map” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Every year, we collect data on our workplace culture and diversity while respecting privacy and everyone\u2019s choice to self-identify. We do this so we can stay transparent with you and ourselves in the way we hire, promote, compensate, and include workers in decision making. 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_builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#91b69d” max_width=”600px” module_alignment=”center” overflow-x=”visible” overflow-y=”visible” custom_padding=”24px|32px|24px|32px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#3b7259″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title H2 – Environment” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#3b7259″ header_2_font_size=”54px” custom_padding=”16px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Climate impacts and what we\u2019re doing about it” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Climate impacts and what we\u2019re doing about it<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Emission Scopes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#214052″ custom_padding=”48px|16px|0px|16px|false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#191613″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Opening Paragraph” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#eedccc” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our position in the coffee supply chain is a humbling one. Ask anyone in our logistics team about what it takes to move coffee around the globe and you\u2019ll be regaled with tales of impassable mud slick jungle roads, ships knocked out of commission or diverted due to missile fire (yeah, that happened), or massive blizzards freezing rail freight in its tracks. All of those moves take a huge amount of coordination and also fuel. While organizations like the International Maritime Organization<\/a> continue to rally for more efficient fuel mixtures and decarbonizing ocean bound freight, moving coffee is by far our largest source of emissions.<\/p>\n This year, we\u2019ve updated the way we account for these emissions to bring them in alignment with methods compatible with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and in preparation for setting and committing to Science Based Targets. We\u2019ve re-scoped our upstream measurements to tier-one suppliers and downstream to the point of delivery with roasters, while also expanding our methods to fully account for the production of burned fuels and their combustion (referred to as Well to Wake\/Wheel – WTW). This has made our accounting more comprehensive and shown us where we can improve our data collection and ultimately where we can reduce the impact.<\/p>\n We remain committed to reducing our emissions wherever possible and offsetting the emissions we can\u2019t eliminate. Breaking down emissions by their source type (commonly called an Emission Scope) is a simple way to understand where those emissions come from and what can be done about them.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Charts – Emission Scopes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scope 1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#91b69d” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 65t<\/p>\n Scope 1<\/p>\n Emissions from owned or controlled sources. These could come from company owned vehicles, waste disposal, environmental controls, or most often in other industries from manufacturing. At Cafe Import\u2019s scope 1 emissions are mostly from climate control for storing coffee and running the vehicles and forklifts at our facilities. Measured in tonnes CO2 equivalent.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scope 2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#91b69d” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 40t<\/p>\n Scope 2<\/p>\n Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy. These emissions come from buying electricity from non-clean energy sources and are partially offset by our solar farm in Minneapolis putting out 10.93MWh as well as using 100% clean energy to power our office in Australia. Measured in tonnes CO2 equivalent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scope 3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#91b69d” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1848t<\/p>\n Scope 3<\/p>\n Emissions that occur upstream and downstream from transportation in the coffee supply-chain, as well as business travel and waste. This is usually an importer\u2019s largest source of carbon as we travel to origin to source coffee, commute to the office, move coffee across the globe, and ultimately ship it to a roaster\u2019s doorstep. Measured in tonnes CO2 equivalent.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Disclosure” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Preliminary results pending third-party verification and offset balancing.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#eedccc” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *Preliminary results pending third-party verification and offset balancing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Waste reduction and circularity” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#214052″ custom_padding=”48px|16px|0px|16px|false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Opening Paragraph” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Waste reduction and circularity” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#eedccc” header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|0px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#eedccc” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#eedccc” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We all know that the coffee industry has a shared dilemma \u2014 jute \u2014 and all of the other packaging materials needed to make sure specialty coffee survives thousands of miles\/kilometers of travel and arrives at the roastery safe and sound. Perhaps you\u2019ve been by our warehouse and seen the mountains of coffee sacks, or you\u2019ve gotten crafty yourself and upcycled these materials into bags or wall art. With supply chains being relatively standardized on the size and shape of coffee sacks, liners, and transport methods, the options for reducing this packaging are few and far between. What we can do is make sure that our downstream shipments use recycled, or recyclable and compostable material whenever possible. We also use 100% compostable sample bags for the ~30,000 samples we send to roasters every year and have trialed compostable palette wrap (that search continues, if you know of any that doesn\u2019t degrade during shipping, please hit us up!)<\/p>\n Even if you love our bag art, there\u2019s only so many sacks you can hang on the wall, so we\u2019ve been looking for ways to valorize these materials and turn them into something useful. This has looked like partnerships with community gardens near our offices, supplying researchers with the raw material for exploring how jute can be transformed into fertilizers, and is one of the research areas we\u2019re excited to see tackled by the Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC)<\/span><\/a> which we joined last year. Learn more about how anyone can reduce waste in the C4CEC good practices guide.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Charts – Packaging and recycling” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Compostable Bags” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e9948b” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ~300lbs (136kg)<\/p>\n Weight in plastic bags saved from the landfill by using compostable sample bags<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Recycleable Content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e9948b” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 74.5%<\/p>\n Of our ~1,459,600lbs (662,063kg) of packaging in 2025 was recycled or recyclable materials<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Environmentally conscious sourcing” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#214052″ custom_padding=”|16px||16px|false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Opening Paragraph” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Environmentally conscious sourcing” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#eedccc” header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#eedccc” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#eedccc” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We support agricultural methods that minimize reliance on chemical inputs such as pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, helping safeguard water quality and foster biodiversity. These sustainable practices not only elevate coffee quality but also contribute significantly to the health and vitality of the communities in coffee-growing regions. We recognize, however, that access to organic farming resources isn\u2019t universally available, so we actively partner with farmers who demonstrate a clear commitment to protecting their local environment. In 2025, all coffee we sourced was 100% certified GMO-free<\/strong>, and 17.2% of our total purchases were certified organic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Charts – GMO free and Organic” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”GMO Free” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e9948b” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 100%<\/p>\n Certified GMO Free<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Organic” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e9948b” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 17.2%<\/p>\n Organic<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Banner – Community” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/2026_CommunityBanner-scaled.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” module_alignment=”center” height=”900px” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”400px|16px||16px|false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#191613″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” max_width=”600px” module_alignment=”center” overflow-x=”visible” overflow-y=”visible” custom_padding=”16px|32px|8px|32px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#3f79ac” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title H2 – Community” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” header_text_color=”#3f79ac” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#3f79ac” header_2_font_size=”54px” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”16px||0px||false|false” border_color_all=”#3f79ac” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”both near and far” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Both near and far<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Supplier and Customer Map” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|16px||16px|false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We don\u2019t see ourselves as sitting in the middle of the coffee value chain; we actually don\u2019t see the relationships and people we work with as part of a \u201cchain\u201d at all. We see our role as a member of a larger community circle, where knowledge and experience are shared, and together we\u2019re greater than the sum of our parts. This is why we\u2019ve invested in our flagship free-to-all education platform ED+U (more on that later), strive to maintain long term partnerships with coffee growers through our stratified buying model<\/a>, ensure employees get hands on experience by visiting coffee growing areas and customers, and maintain our commitment to donate 1% of net profits to projects that support social and environmental good.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Last year we sourced from 24 Origins<\/span><\/strong> and delivered to 58 Countries<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/2025_ProducerCustomerMap.png” title_text=”2025_ProducerCustomerMap” admin_label=”Producer Customer Map” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” max_width=”1920%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Charts – Supplier Counts and Relationship” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Active Suppliers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#eedccc” background_color=”#3b7259″ text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”280px” custom_margin=”auto||auto||false|false” custom_padding=”25%|16px|25%|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 134<\/p>\n Active Suppliers<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Active Suppliers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#eedccc” background_color=”#3b7259″ text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” height=”280px” custom_padding=”25%|16px|25%|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 8<\/p>\n Avg length of supplier relationships (years)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Active Suppliers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#eedccc” background_color=”#3b7259″ text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” height=”280px” custom_padding=”25%|16px|25%|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 33%<\/p>\n Supplier relationships longer than 10 years<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Customers and relationship building” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|16px||16px|false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Customers and relationship building” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Customers and relationship building” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#191613″ header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”12px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Remember that value circle we spoke about earlier? We\u2019re privileged to work alongside about 2200 customers<\/strong> who are part of it too. From small to medium-sized roasters (about 3\/4 of our customers) to folks who have scaled up,\u00a0 the relationship with the people who source your coffee is about more than business; it\u2019s about building long-term trust that we take very seriously, while remembering to have some fun along the way! With this in mind, we maintain always-on feedback channels through email, on our customer portal, and in feedback surveys where we ask the tough questions about what we can do better. We work with roasters of all shapes and sizes, understanding where you are at in your journey from weekend warrior to the city’s favorite spot to sip, helps us tailor our support and tools to better meet your needs.<\/p>\n In our 2025 stakeholder survey, y\u2019all were loud and clear when we asked what we should be focusing on: ethical trade practices, fair labor and human rights, as well as reducing the ecological impacts of coffee remain top priorities \u2014 it\u2019s awesome to know we\u2019re in good company!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/2025_CustomerMateriality.png” title_text=”2025_CustomerMateriality” admin_label=”Chart – Customer Materiality” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Notes from the road” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|16px||16px|false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Notes from the road” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#191613″ header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Travel Quotes 1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/image-1_Nicole.jpg” title_text=”image 1_Nicole” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Nicole” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cWe spent our afternoon with\u00a0Ivan Solis\u00a0\u2013 this was a wild time. We met at the farm and immediately jumped into a decent hike. I have no idea how far up we were, but we were\u00a0way\u00a0up there. The steep incline gave way to some flat land and surreal views of the valley below and surrounding mountains.\u00a0Our groups split up exploring and asking questions about each facet of their operation before we all sat together for coffee and lunch. I spotted some Caf\u00e9 Imports \u2018Product of Distinction\u2019 awards displayed in the caf\u00e9 that I thought were quite cool, maybe a bit of a full circle moment.\u201d ~ Nicole | Costa Rica<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Travel Quotes 2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Simon” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The last stop for my leg of the trip was to visit The Champ himself, Arnulfo Leguizamo along with Arnulfo\u2019s brother Luis Felipe Leguizamo Giraldo, andArnulfo\u2019s son Diego. They are leaders in their community and support fellow farmers in their efforts to improve their quality. [our very own] Andrew Miller was a juror at the 2011 Colombia Cup of Excellence, where Arnulfo won first prize, garnering the high bid of $45\/lb for Finca El Faldon and the highestyetbid on a Colombian Microlot. I admire Arnulfo for his wisdom, humility, leadership, and commitment to excellence. ~ Simon \\\\\\\\ Colombia<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/image-2_Simon.jpg” title_text=”image 2_Simon” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Travel Quotes 3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/image-4_Daniel.jpg” title_text=”image 4_Daniel” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Daniel” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Leading a trip was a terrific experience for which I prepared with the aid of Simone, Luis, and Ian. Alongside the responsibility load part of things, it provided me with an opportunity to strengthen relationships with the producers we visited and customers alike. This as a big reminder that we all do some really valuable work! ~ Daniel | Brazil<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Travel Quotes 4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Victor” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the most inspiring visits was to the Women\u2019s producer group of the Garmindo Cooperative (Gayo Arabica Mahkota Indonesia Cooperative), a group of 69 women divided into 8 delegations. Their farms about 1 hectare each, with 1,300 coffee plants on average. They also have a very big social impact in their community\u2026..when asked about the hardest part of being a\u00a0woman producer, their answer was simple:\u00a0\u201cAll are equal.\u201d ~ Victor | Sumatra<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/image-3_Victor.jpg” title_text=”image 3_Victor” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Economic impact and sustainable livelihoods where we source coffee” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|16px||16px|false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Economic impact” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#191613″ header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Four years ago we began publicly sharing our aggregated price premiums each year as a way to bring more transparency to the often obscure world of sourcing and trading. In that time we\u2019ve seen unprecedented instability in the commodity coffee market (if you hear someone say \u201cthe C\u201d is all over the place, this is probably what they mean), underscoring the need to talk about the relationship between on-farm realities, quality, price, premiums, and what it all means, more important than ever. Our buying team is constantly evaluating our sourcing choices and the premiums we pay to foster long-term healthy relationships and work towards sustainable livelihoods for all.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/2026_Premium-Chart-1-scaled.png” title_text=”2026_Premium Chart” show_in_lightbox=”on” admin_label=”Chart – Price Premiums” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1920px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Charts -Price premiums” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”CI Premium over C” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#91b69d” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 16.41%<\/p>\n Average Cafe Imports Premium over average 2024 C-Market across all origins*<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”CI Premium over Spec” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#91b69d” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 9.40%<\/p>\n Average Cafe Imports Premium over average Specialty Premium across all origins*<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Disclosure” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Price premium disclosure” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *Average price differentials for conventional specialty tracked and reported by our sourcing team. Where differentials fluctuated drastically during the harvest, the average was used. The average Cafe Imports premium across all origins is weighted by purchase volume.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Ecos del cafe” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Where to learn more” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#191613″ header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Want to learn more about what this looks like in practice? Check out our ongoing film series \u201cEcos Del Cafe\u201d for glimpse into how we develop these partnerships and the people behind them. Here\u2019s are a few of our favorites from 2025!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Las-Lajas-4.jpg” title_text=”Las Lajas” url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1bQxryq7loo” align=”center” admin_label=”Las Lajas” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”110%|110%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/JhonnathanCamacho.jpg” title_text=”JhonnathanCamacho” url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q_qYoB8HwmY” admin_label=”JhonnathanCamacho” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”110%|110%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/DonSabino.jpg” title_text=”DonSabino” url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3AWUX9S8S3k” admin_label=”Don Sabino” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”110%|110%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/AguileraBrothers.jpg” title_text=”AguileraBrothers” url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DPDh3VxdY38″ admin_label=”Aguilera Brothers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”110%|110%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Giving back to communities” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|16px||16px|false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Giving back to communities” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Giving back to the communities we love” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#191613″ header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”480px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maybe it started as a code name, maybe it\u2019s inspired by the ethos behind this report, probably both. Progress Projects are what we call our efforts to give back 1% of global net revenue to the communities near our offices and where we source coffee. For a third year running, we\u2019re excited to share with you these incredible orgs, with love from the employees of Cafe Imports! Thank you to the organizations and people who continue to give their time and energy caring for these communities. The work you do is incredibly important, and we are honored by the opportunity to support. If you represent a not-for-profit or project that you think might be a good fit for consideration next year, please get in touch.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Progress Projects” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Progress projects” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#191613″ header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 100% employee chosen, and some amazing folks doing good in our communities. Learn more about them on blog!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”List” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe<\/span> | Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)<\/span> | Funcaf\u00e9<\/span> | Guatemalan Relief Assistance for Children’s Education Services (GRACES)<\/span> | Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)<\/span> | Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC)<\/span> | Open Arms of Minnesota<\/span> | Pay The Rent<\/span> | PFund \u2013 Drop Dead(lift) Gorgeous Campaign<\/span> | Queer Mountaineers<\/span> | Sanctuary Supply Depot<\/span> | Wildflyer Coffee<\/span> | Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Premium Programs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading 3 – Premium Programs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#191613″ header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px|16px|8px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Supporting gender equality through our Women Coffee Producers program, after school activities for at-risk and underprivileged young people, or the future of coffee farming in a changing climate, these programs are one of the ways customers can support social and environmental programs through their coffee sourcing with us.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Charts – Price Premium Programs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”||48px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Cria Carmo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cria Carmo<\/p>\n The communities surrounding coffee growers play a vital role in sustaining the coffee supply chain. In Carmo de Minas, Brazil, we partner with CarmoCoffees to recognize the essential support provided by family, friends, and neighbors. Since 2013, CarmoCoffees has led CriaCarmo, a program offering education, social, and athletic opportunities for at-risk and underprivileged youth. The initiative promotes physical and mental well-being, nurtures young athletes, and fosters a safe space for community engagement. Cafe Imports has supported CriaCarmo since its inception, including\u00a0$6,500 <\/strong>in 2025.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Women Coffee Producers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Women Coffee Producers<\/p>\n Cafe Imports is committed to fostering gender equity in the coffee industry through the Women Coffee Producers Program. This initiative supports women farmers, who often face legal, social, and economic barriers, by sourcing coffee from women\u2019s associations and female members of mixed cooperatives. To help bridge the gap, we aim to pay a $0.10-per-pound gender-equity premium to provide direct financial support. In 2025, this resulted in ~$67,000 <\/strong>in premiums paid directly to women farmers, strengthening their role in the coffee value circle.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”World Coffee Research Check-off Fund” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”32px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n World Coffee Research Check-off Fund<\/p>\n This fund is a voluntary program established by WCR in collaboration with participating importing companies to fund their coffee variety research and breeding programs. Any interested customer can choose to add at least one half of one penny ($0.005) per pound to any coffee purchased through Cafe Imports. (Roasters can also choose another amount; many decide to contribute $0.01 per pound.) The total contribution is calculated per sale and included as a line item on a roaster\u2019s invoice. Cafe Imports tracks and collects the funds and remits them directly to WCR each quarter. This year, we collectively donated $7,898.00<\/strong> in support of coffee breeding programs and field research.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Banner – Education and Research” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” background_image=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Processing-scaled.jpeg” background_enable_image=”on” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” module_alignment=”center” height=”900px” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”400px|16px||16px|false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#191613″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eedccc” max_width=”600px” module_alignment=”center” overflow-x=”visible” overflow-y=”visible” custom_padding=”24px|32px|24px|32px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#dc5733″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title H2 – Education and Research” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#dc5733″ header_2_font_size=”54px” custom_padding=”16px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”at the core of everything we do” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Is at the core of everything we do<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_6,1_6,1_6″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||16px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We believe coffee thrives when education is accessible to everyone across the supply chain, so our education programs are built on that ideal. There is a wealth of knowledge within our walls and across our networks. As we learn from one another, we do all we can to share that with you. Our classes are open to all without a paywall. 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Register for the six-part \u201cCoffee Is\u201d curriculum, take it at your pace, and walk away with an ED+U By Cafe Imports certification, all completely free. 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We proudly teach Seed To Cup and Sensory 101 courses and give tours as part of the programming. 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The event connected 80+ baristas, roasters, and trainers to 20+ industry-leading coffee mentors and programming in an approachable, fun, weekend-camp setting. 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The power of collective action drives innovation and solutions to problems that are too big for any one company to take on solo. With this in mind, we actively participate in research partnerships and other coalitions to advocate for making progress on the social and environmental challenges facing the industry as a whole.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Charts – Collectives” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”B Corp Coffee Coalition” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n B Corp Coffee Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n More than nine months in the making through 2025, we\u2019re excited to be founding members of the B Corp Coffee Coalition! A pre-competitive space for coffee B Corps to work together, developing best practices and sharing how we all can fulfill our commitment to put people and planet first. If you\u2019re a like-minded B Corp, or just B Corp curious, you can learn more at https:\/\/bcorpcoffee.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Center for Circular Economy in Coffee” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#8cb2cb” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”16px|16px|16px|16px|false|false” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#191613″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is this report?<\/h3>\n
Our People<\/h2>\n
Environment<\/h2>\n
Waste reduction & circularity<\/h3>\n
Environmentally conscientious sourcing<\/h3>\n
Community<\/h2>\n
Customers and relationship building<\/h3>\n
Notes from the road<\/h3>\n
Economic impact and sustainable livelihoods where we source coffee<\/h3>\n
Where to learn more<\/h3>\n
Giving back to the communities we love<\/h3>\n
2025 Progress projects<\/h3>\n
Price premium programs<\/h3>\n
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ED+U on the road and at events<\/h3>\n
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