OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT
impact
OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Relationship with producers
We make trips to the source allowing us to show farmers that their work is important, that their attention to detail is noticed, and that we support them.
We have been offering Fairtrade certified coffees for over 20 years and now offer Women Coffee Producers coffees.
Environmental protection
We all leave an impact on the planet, so we should all play a role in reducing our environmental footprint.
Since 2018, we have implemented a sustainable development policy and are actively working to reduce the energy consumption of our activities with clear objectives.
Support for our community
Being part of a community and making a living from local commerce comes with responsibilities. For Faro, social involvement is a core value, which is why we get involved in various ways to contribute to causes and support organizations that are important to us.
our green initiatives
Since 2018, we have been striving to integrate concrete actions into our practices in order to minimize our negative impact on the environment:
- Carbon offsetting of all emissions from transport from plantation to cup;
- 100% compostable glasses in all our stores;
- Compostable bag option available online and in our stores;
- 20 tonnes of composted material at the roasting plant per year;
- 37 metric tons of recycled cardboard at the roasting plant per year.
CARBON OFFSET
In collaboration with ADDERE Consulting Services , we have carried out an inventory of our carbon emissions according to the ISO 14064 standard. Thanks to this initiative, we are able to offset 914 tonnes of CO2 equivalent for the year 2023. This includes the delivery of your online orders, the importation of coffee from producing countries and our packaging, the recycling and composting of our residual materials, the energy consumption of our buildings, and much more.
Since 2022, we have chosen to collaborate with Arbre-Évolution on the Riverbank Carbon program, a project that involves the development of agricultural riparian buffer strips. Three projects have been completed since then: the Bonne Terre Farm in Saint Paul de Joliette, the Sternli Farm in Lochaber, and farmland in Delisle (Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean).
In total, more than 9,000m of hedge were planted, including 4,051 trees of all kinds.
To learn more about how we offset our GHG emissions, visit our blog .
COMMITMENT TO PRODUCING COMMUNITIES
For over 20 years, FARO has offered Fairtrade certified coffees . This initiative, based on the quality of our beans and our relationships with producers, reflects our ethical commitment and our involvement in the coffee supply chain. With this certification, we ensure that farmers receive a fair price, in addition to the Fairtrade Premium, which allows them to invest in business and community projects.
We also travel to the origins of our coffee, allowing us to experience firsthand the passion of the coffee producers and their respect for their product and the natural environment. These encounters enable us to show the farmers that their work is important, that their attention to detail is appreciated, and that we support them. Through long-term relationships with these producers, we are able to build valuable connections with the people without whom you wouldn't be able to enjoy your cup of coffee.
WOMEN COFFEE PRODUCERS PROGRAM
The Women Coffee Producers program was built for women coffee producers to raise awareness in the coffee industry about gender inequality in coffee-producing countries and to financially support women farmers through our supply and sales efforts.
With this initiative, women from associations and cooperatives participating in this program receive a gender equity bonus in addition to the initial price of their quality-based coffee, enabling producers to become financially self-reliant within their families, communities, and the industry.
We hope to contribute to the best of our ability and make progress in increasing the visibility of women within the supply chain, as well as helping to protect the sustainability of their vital contributions.
LOCAL COMMITMENT
Since being part of a community and making a living from local commerce comes with responsibilities, that is why social involvement represents an essential value for us, just like sustainable development.
We do not save lives, but wish to take part in the work of organizations such as the Philou Centre , the CHUS Foundation , the Rock Guertin Foundation , Moisson Estrie and the Christian Vachon Foundation so that they can achieve their objectives.
from our blog
STEPS TOWARDS EQUITY: OUR NEW SELECTION OF WOMEN PRODUCERS
The Women Coffee Producers (WCP) program was created for women coffee producers in order to... read more
The Fairtrade certification explained
Fairtrade Month is the perfect opportunity to delve a little deeper into this certification. You should know that... read more
Our involvement in fair trade: cooperatives
At Faro, we value transparency and traceability, which is why we wanted to tell you more... read more
discussion with "the grocery store" about the environmental challenges of the coffee value chain
We were fortunate to welcome the team from the show "L'ÉPICERIE" to discuss environmental challenges in the industry ... read more
