Cafedirect, a leading UK-based coffee and tea company, was founded in 1991 and has since established itself as a pioneer in the fair trade movement. Headquartered in Great Britain, Cafedirect sources its products from various regions, including Latin America, Africa, and Asia, ensuring a diverse range of high-quality beverages.
The company is renowned for its commitment to ethical sourcing, offering a unique selection of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate that supports smallholder farmers. Cafedirect's dedication to sustainability and social responsibility has earned it a prominent position in the industry, with notable achievements such as being one of the first UK brands to achieve Fairtrade certification. With a focus on quality and community, Cafedirect continues to lead the way in the ethical beverage market.
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Cafedirect’s score of 47 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
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Cafedirect's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Cafédirect reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,291,000 kg CO2e, with a notable contribution from Scope 3 emissions, specifically 29,000 kg CO2e attributed to business travel. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Cafédirect is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040, also based on 2019 levels. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Cafédirect's long-term strategy includes a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Cafedirect’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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