Every day, in every deed
Each one of us can make a difference for the earth and for the environment.
TRIESTE 1933
“The function of an industrial enterprise is fundamental and indispensable, but economic considerations alone cannot be enough to legitimize the work, they need to be integrated with respect for people, the community and the environment”
Ernesto Illy, 1976
CARBON NEUTRAL 2033
In 2011 we became the first company in the world to achieve the "Responsible Supply Chain Process" certification.
Since 2013 we have been the only Italian company included in the Ethisphere Institute’s list of the "World's Most Ethical Companies".
In 2019 we decided to become a "Benefit Company". This is a further confirmation of our commitment to operate responsibly and transparently, integrating economic and business objectives with social and environmental factors. Now we have set ourselves the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2033, 100 years since the company was founded.
We are cultivating sustainable quality
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COMMITMENT TO A SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
We promote and monitor good practices for high-quality coffee production, fostering a culture of improvement for our growers.
DEFENDING COFFEE CULTURE IN COLOMBIA
Through the Escuela y Café project, we support 64 rural schools that teach professional skills and help provide a future for producers.
PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
We are preserving biodiversity and water resources, and promoting environmental education in Brazil through the Viveiro de Atitude programme
PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
We believe sustainability should be pursued at every stage of our production process: starting with the purchase of raw materials.
IMPROVING QUALITY THROUGH RESEARCH
We have collaborated on a revolutionary research project to sequence the genome of Arabica coffee, making the results available for everyone
SUPPORTING WOMEN IN RWANDA
In 2019, we funded the purchase of a coffee plantation that functions as a school for farmers in the Hindiro community, in Ngororero.
CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS
We are committed to building long-lasting relationships with growers, based on knowledge sharing and sustainable growth.
REFORESTATION IN COLOMBIA
We are repopulating the native vegetation, restoring groundwater and improving living conditions for coffee growers.
Be Sustainable.
B CORP.
B CORP.
A story of respect for the people and the enviromen, which led us to become the first Italian coffee company to obtain the prestigious B Corp certification.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
COFFEE MACHINES
Our coffee machines make the difference, because technology and design come together with the highest standards from our suppliers.
ACCESSORIES
Our accessories make the difference, because they allow those who use them to support environmental sustainability.
Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
We have selected nine of the best single origin coffees from the most sustainable coffee farms around the world.
Sustainable Value Report
Everything we do at illycaffè is about creating shared value for our stakeholders.
