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OUR VALUES

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To deliver exeptional coffee and products in a way that creates lasting value for people, communities and the planet. We build long term, responsible relationships with producers, suppliers, customers and partners, combining quality and taste with ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility. Through a passionate and accountable team, we aim to continually improve how we work, supporting the people connected to our supply chain and contributing positively to the wider community and the world around us.

OUR VALUES

Cafeology was founded on the principle of being 100% ethical in everything we do.

The planet is our most vital resource and we do all we can to run a more sustainable business, minimise our impact and grow responsibly without compromising resources for future generations. We proudly embed sustainability and social responsibility into our supply chain, processes, operations and developments.

Some of the highlights of our business practices include: 

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Emissions Balancing

We successfully achieved our target of balancing our measured Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 carbon emissions through verified carbon offsetting projects.

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BCORP Certification

We are working towards achieving BCORP certification to measure our entire social and environmental impact.

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Direct Sourcing

Directly sourcing our green coffee since 2008, where possible, through developing personal relationships to ensuring security and fair prices for farmers

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Apprenticeships

Providing apprenticeships and work opportunities for all, recognised through our Diversity & Inclusion Programme Award.

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Certified Coffees

Offering a range of certified coffees through our Cafeology range, including Fairtrade, triple certified and bird friendly

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Day-to-Day Operations

Implementing sustainable practices into our operations, including solar power usage, recycling coffee chaff, jute coffee sacks and cardboard and installing bee hives

Our efforts have been highlighted through accolades including the Guardian Sustainable Business awards and the European Business Awards for the Environment.

PROCUREMENT PRINCIPLES

All suppliers must operate within our supplier code of conduct as an ethical business.

 

We benchmark any suppliers against six principles, including quality, ethics and environmental accreditations and legal and regulatory compliance. 

Our business is annually audited by the BSI, ensuring that we maintain our ISO9001-2015 standard. We are also annually audited for the SALSA food safe audit, as well as many third-party customer audits. 

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