- Multiple cost increases across all aspects of the business, exacerbated by Brexit and higher inflation.
- Changing consumer behavior due to higher inflation.
- Extreme price volatility in the coffee market causing difficulties for cooperatives.
- High-interest loans sought to cover costs, but banks were lending less due to perceived additional risk.
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Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15.3K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 72% of coffee purchased was certified Organic (16% increase from 2021), surpassing the Gold Standard goal of 50% by 2025.
- Finalized new recyclable coffee bags (launching in 2023).
- Replaced instant coffee glass jars with recyclable aluminum tins (launching in 2023), expecting 68% fewer emissions compared to glass.
- Set near-term science-based target: reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse emissions by 25% by 2025 and 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
- Set a science-based commitment to reach net zero by 2040.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse emissions by 25% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Achieve 99% of all products packaged in recyclable materials by 2023.
- Purchase 50% Organic coffee by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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