Farmer Bros. Co. Releases 2020 Sustainability and Direct Trade Impact Reports
Since
- Roasted nearly 32 million pounds of fully traceable green coffee;
- Diverted 75% of waste away from landfills and achieved zero-waste status on 100% of the company’s roasting facilities each year since 2018;
- Restored 9,000 pieces of commercial brewing equipment per year on average, with 75% of components recovered;
- Reduced overall carbon dioxide emissions by 11% compared to 2019.
“Our commitment to quality coffee and service goes hand in hand with our commitment to sustainability, which is a three-part equation encompassing Social, Environmental, and
As demonstrated by years of investment in sustainable practices,
Farmer Brothers’ full Sustainability and Direct Trade Impact Reports, including issue briefs and GRI data, can be viewed here: https://www.farmerbros.com/blog/case-studies/2020-sustainability-report/.
About
Founded in 1912, Farmer Bros. Co. is a national coffee roaster, wholesaler, and distributor of coffee, tea, and culinary products. The Company’s product lines include organic, Direct Trade, and sustainably produced coffee. With a robust line of coffee, hot and iced teas, cappuccino mixes, spices, and baking/biscuit mixes, the Company delivers extensive beverage planning services and culinary products to its U.S. based customers. The Company serves a wide variety of customers, from small independent restaurants and foodservice operators to large institutional buyers like restaurant, department and convenience store chains, hotels, casinos, healthcare facilities, and gourmet coffee houses, as well as grocery chains with private brand coffee and consumer branded coffee and tea products, and foodservice distributors.
Forward-Looking Statements
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