Hester
Hester, officially known as Hester Coffee, is a prominent player in the specialty coffee industry, headquartered in Puerto Rico. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in sustainable coffee production, focusing on high-quality, ethically sourced beans. Hester operates primarily in the Caribbean and North America, with a commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of premium coffee blends and single-origin beans, distinguished by their unique flavour profiles and meticulous cultivation methods. Hester's dedication to quality and sustainability has garnered recognition within the industry, positioning it as a trusted brand among coffee connoisseurs. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Hester continues to make significant strides in the specialty coffee market.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hester's score of 2 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hester's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hester reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,918,520 kg CO2e, comprising 1,437,530 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,480,990 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 7,256,050 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,395,930 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 5,860,110 kg CO2e. Despite the rise in emissions, Hester has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions intensity, which was approximately 0.07958 kg CO2e per rupee of revenue in 2023, up from 0.06536 kg CO2e per rupee in 2022. Hester's headquarters is located in Puerto Rico, and while the company has not set formal reduction targets, it remains committed to addressing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,395,930 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,860,110 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hester 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.
