Public Profile

Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers

Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the specialty coffee industry, dedicated to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. Founded in 1997, the company has made significant strides in connecting coffee producers from major operational regions in Latin America, Africa, and Asia with roasters and consumers in the US market. Specialising in direct trade relationships, Sustainable Harvest offers a unique portfolio of high-quality, sustainably sourced coffees that prioritise environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Their innovative approach to supply chain transparency and commitment to empowering farmers has positioned them as a trusted partner in the coffee community. With numerous accolades for their contributions to sustainable practices, Sustainable Harvest continues to set benchmarks in the industry, fostering a more equitable coffee trade.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers's score of 26 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers's reported carbon emissions

Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers commits to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the year 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target has been approved under a streamlined validation route specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, the company aims to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in its value chain. These commitments align with the industry's need for significant reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers' proactive approach to climate action. The targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability within the trading and distribution sector, reflecting the company's dedication to environmental responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. This request for Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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