We can all make a difference to create a better world
Offering our best coffee to the world and promoting lifestyles that respect people and the environment: discover how we are working to make our dream a reality.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ECONOMIC IMPACT
The sustainable development model that we follow is achieved by sharing the value created.
SOCIAL IMPACT
SOCIAL IMPACT
Our commitment to sustainability is expressed through the growth of the individual and the positive impact that we have in the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Respecting the environment means preserving resources, reducing gas emissions, and taking care of the global ecosystem.
Supporting schools in Nicaragua
We fund the Seeds for Progress Foundation, promoting access to quality education for children and young people in Nicaragua and Guatemala.
REFORESTATION IN COLOMBIA
We are repopulating the native vegetation, restoring groundwater and improving living conditions for coffee growers.
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.
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.
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
PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
We are preserving biodiversity and water resources, and promoting environmental education in Brazil through the Viveiro de Atitude programme
REDUCING WATER CONSUMPTION
We have reduced water consumption by 35%, by funding 5 wastewater treatment systems in Nicaragua and Honduras.
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.
CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS
We are committed to building long-lasting relationships with growers, based on knowledge sharing and sustainable growth.
PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
We believe sustainability should be pursued at every stage of our production process: starting with the purchase of raw materials.
Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
We have selected nine of the best single origin coffees from the most sustainable coffee farms around the world.
Ernesto Illy Quality Award for Espresso Coffee
One of the most important honors ;on the subject of quality in Brazil.
