Environmental sustainability

Bellwether’s flagship impact programs are helping coffee retailers end poverty in the coffeelands by connecting coffee drinkers to coffee growers in groundbreaking new ways. Read on to learn about the impact Bellwether customers have had in the lives of women farmers in Guatemala.

The coffee industry has long been a target for environmentally-minded critics, and it’s no surprise why. Single-use plastics are commonplace, food waste is abundant, and deforestation at origin hurts us all.

Learn more about how Bellwether’s industry-leading impact programs are empowering retailers to help end poverty in the Coffeelands and make a lasting impact in the lives of farmers.

The coffee industry has an enduring poverty crisis that, despite decades of various interventions and initiatives, doesn’t seem to be letting up—at least, not at scale.

Join Bellwether for a behind‑the‑scenes look into the work it takes to bring truly sustainable coffees to market. Together we’ll define the term Relationship Coffee, and discuss efforts across the globe to establish long‑term trade partnerships for more equity at every juncture along the supply chain. The webinar will include a mix of special guests and the Bellwether team. Bring your questions and join the conversation as we explore how together we can create a more stable coffee industry for all. Panelists: Ivan Hartanto | Co‑founder, Director of Growth & Sales at Be‑lift Green Beans www.beliftgreenbeans.com Ruth Ann Church | President of Artisan Coffee Imports in the US https://artisancoffeeimports.com/ Grayson Caldwell, Senior Sustainability Manager, Bellwether Coffee Gabriel Boscana, Green Coffee Buyer, Bellwether Coffee

Magia del Campo comes from Tolima, a region in Colombia once rocked by violence. This coffee is grown by a cooperative called Asociación de Productores Agropecuarios de Café Especial de Planadas (ASOPEP) who historically had problems accessing finance due to a misperception of Tolima being a hostile place for investors and moneylenders.