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Cafedirect, a pioneering UK-based ethical hot drinks company, was established in 1991. Headquartered in Great Britain, Cafedirect holds the distinction of being the UK's first 100% Fairtrade certified coffee company, setting a new standard for sustainable sourcing and direct grower partnerships within the beverage sector.
Specialising in a wide range of premium Fairtrade coffee (including ground, instant, and beans), tea, and hot chocolate, Cafedirect's core products are distinguished by their ethical credentials. Uniquely, the company is partly co-owned by its growers, ensuring a significant portion of profits directly benefits farmer communities and fosters long-term, equitable relationships.
This commitment to ethical trading and quality has firmly established Cafedirect as a key player and leader in the global ethical hot drinks market. As a certified B Corp, their business model champions positive social and environmental impact alongside commercial success, reinforcing their dedication to responsible practices.
52
DitchCarbon score
+16 vs industry average
Cafedirect’s score of 52 is higher than 66% 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
Low
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cafedirect's reported carbon emissions
Cafedirect reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 15,291,000 kg CO2e in 2020, with 29,000 kg CO2e attributed to business travel. Data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2020 was not provided.
Cafedirect has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company commits to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, Cafedirect plc commits to reduce overall Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year, and to reach net-zero by 2040. There are also newer SBTi commitments indicating a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2023 base year, and a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040 from a 2023 base year, with a net-zero target for 2040. These targets were approved using a streamlined validation route for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
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Cafedirect’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Cafedirect PLC commits to reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2023 base year.
Insufficient data90%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Cafedirect PLC commits to reduce scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
Insufficient data50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Cafedirect PLC commits to reduce scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
Insufficient data50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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52
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