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Community Coffee

Community Coffee Company, a renowned name in the coffee industry, is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Founded in 1919, this family-owned business has established itself as a leader in the coffee market, particularly in the Southern United States. Community Coffee is celebrated for its premium blends, including its signature Community Coffee and Community Tea products, which are crafted with a commitment to quality and sustainability. With a focus on sourcing the finest coffee beans, Community Coffee stands out for its unique blends and rich flavours, appealing to both casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition as the largest family-owned coffee brand in the United States. Through its dedication to community engagement and ethical sourcing, Community Coffee continues to strengthen its market position while delivering exceptional products to coffee lovers everywhere.

DitchCarbon Score

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

5

Industry Benchmark

Community Coffee's score of 17 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Community Coffee's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Community Coffee reported total carbon emissions of approximately 425,000 kg CO2e, comprising 250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 37,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Historically, emissions data shows a decrease in the efficiency coefficient for coffee roasting, from 590 kg CO2e per tonne in 2006 to 500 kg CO2e per tonne in 2018, and further to 350 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. This trend indicates a commitment to improving operational efficiency, although no formal reduction targets have been established. Community Coffee's climate strategy appears to focus on enhancing production efficiency, but further details on specific climate pledges or initiatives are not available.

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2022
Scope 1
250,000
Scope 2
37,000
Scope 3
138,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Community Coffee's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Community Coffee is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Community Coffee is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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