Sustainability

By choosing Pact, you’re making the planet-first choice, too. Here's how (and why) we’re playing our part to protect the future of coffee as we know it.

Sustainability

By choosing Pact, you’re making the planet-first choice, too. Here's how (and why) we’re playing our part to protect the future of coffee as we know it.

Sustainability

By choosing Pact, you’re making the planet-first choice, too. Here's how (and why) we’re playing our part to protect the future of coffee as we know it.

Why's this so important?

Due to climate change, Arabica coffee production has failed to meet demand for the past two years. And studies show that a 2.5°C global temperature rise (which is projected by the end of the century) will have an impact on 75% of Arabica supply. This poses a significant threat to farmers’ livelihood as well as the future of coffee and the planet. Collectively, the coffee industry needs to act responsibly, right now, for future generations.

Why's this so important?

Due to climate change, Arabica coffee production has failed to meet demand for the past two years. And studies show that a 2.5°C global temperature rise (which is projected by the end of the century) will have an impact on 75% of Arabica supply. This poses a significant threat to farmers’ livelihood as well as the future of coffee and the planet. Collectively, the coffee industry needs to act responsibly, right now, for future generations.

Recyclable packaging

Pact coffee bags are completely recyclable and made from 70% recycled materials. This way, we’re reducing our usage as well as giving the packaging the best chance to be recycled, while still maintaining Pact freshness.

Their carbon output is then offset by SeaTrees, a project which restores and plants sea vegetation which brings huge benefits to coastal ecosystems. Plus, each bag funds the this bag saves program, which protects ocean health by collecting tens of thousands of ocean-bound bottles and recycling them.

Recyclable packaging

Pact coffee bags are completely recyclable and made from 70% recycled materials. This way, we’re reducing our usage as well as giving the packaging the best chance to be recycled, while still maintaining Pact freshness.

Their carbon output is then offset by SeaTrees, a project which restores and plants sea vegetation which brings huge benefits to coastal ecosystems. Plus, each bag funds the this bag saves program, which protects ocean health by collecting tens of thousands of ocean-bound bottles and recycling them.

Carbon-neutral roastery

Our internal purchased energy, business facilities, and vehicles are carbon-neutral. This means that the total sum of the carbon released by our roastery, central office, and in-house vehicles is no greater than what is absorbed as a result of our actions.

We pack our vans to full capacity to cut down on total deliveries, use 100% green energy, roast with Loring equipment to save thousands of pounds of CO2 every week, and use carbon credits we can trust.

Carbon-neutral roastery

Our internal purchased energy, business facilities, and vehicles are carbon-neutral. This means that the total sum of the carbon released by our roastery, central office, and in-house vehicles is no greater than what is absorbed as a result of our actions.

We pack our vans to full capacity to cut down on total deliveries, use 100% green energy, roast with Loring equipment to save thousands of pounds of CO2 every week, and use carbon credits we can trust.

Pioneering varieties

​​As the coffee-producing countries heat up, some varieties struggle to grow. This regularly forces coffee farmers to move to cooler spots at higher altitudes, causing financial instability and increasing deforestation.

We launched Cenicafé 1 as a world exclusive to give farmers a planet-friendly alternative. It’s an Arabica variety resistant to disease that allows farmers a larger harvest on small plots of land. And it’s scoring highly on the cupping table, too.

Pioneering varieties

​​As the coffee-producing countries heat up, some varieties struggle to grow. This regularly forces coffee farmers to move to cooler spots at higher altitudes, causing financial instability and increasing deforestation.

We launched Cenicafé 1 as a world exclusive to give farmers a planet-friendly alternative. It’s an Arabica variety resistant to disease that allows farmers a larger harvest on small plots of land. And it’s scoring highly on the cupping table, too.

Reforestation

We only work with farms that are willing to uphold strong environmental principles, like local environmental rules, safe, sustainable water processing, and wildlife-friendly fertilisers.

Also, over the past decade, the premium prices we’ve paid farmers for great coffee has gone towards funding reforestation projects in Brazil. And we have the transparency to know that our coffee doesn’t result from deforestation, forest degradation or breaches of local environmental and social laws.

Reforestation

We only work with farms that are willing to uphold strong environmental principles, like local environmental rules, safe, sustainable water processing, and wildlife-friendly fertilisers.

Also, over the past decade, the premium prices we’ve paid farmers for great coffee has gone towards funding reforestation projects in Brazil. And we have the transparency to know that our coffee doesn’t result from deforestation, forest degradation or breaches of local environmental and social laws.

B Corp certified

The B Corporation movement was founded with a mission to use business as a force for good. Joining B Corps, a collective of businesses with this aim, is a rigorous, comprehensive process to undertake in order to be consistently held under close scrutiny by B Lab.

To gain certification, a business must meet very high standards of social and environmental impact and score 80 points out of a possible 100. We scored 85.4. We aim to consistently improve this to make sure we’re doing better for the farmer, the planet, and you.

B Corp certified

The B Corporation movement was founded with a mission to use business as a force for good. Joining B Corps, a collective of businesses with this aim, is a rigorous, comprehensive process to undertake in order to be consistently held under close scrutiny by B Lab.

To gain certification, a business must meet very high standards of social and environmental impact and score 80 points out of a possible 100. We scored 85.4. We aim to consistently improve this to make sure we’re doing better for the farmer, the planet, and you.