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Cafedirect Sustainability Profile

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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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52

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Cafedirect's score of 52 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cafedirect's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Cafédirect reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,291,000 kg CO2e, with scope 3 emissions from business travel accounting for about 29,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Cafédirect is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2040, also from a 2019 baseline. Cafédirect's targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. These commitments reflect Cafédirect's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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2020
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Scope 3
29,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cafedirect's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cafedirect's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cafedirect's Location?

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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 Cafedirect is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cafedirect's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

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2020
Business Travel
100%

Cafedirect's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Cafedirect has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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