Responsible Coffee
SCS - Your Partner in Responsible Coffee Production and Sourcing
Are complex regulations, shifting buyer demands, and supply chain risks impacting your coffee business?
The coffee industry faces unprecedented pressure to demonstrate responsibility—from EU deforestation regulations to retailer sustainability mandates, fair working conditions and consumer scrutiny. Without proper guidance, these challenges can mean lost market access, damaged reputation, and missed opportunities.
SCS Global Services transforms these obstacles into strategic advantages. With 20 years of dedicated coffee industry experience and over 40 years of sustainability and food safety expertise, our solutions have provided the auditing, verification, and credibility needed to navigate complex sustainability landscapes while differentiating businesses in a crowded marketplace.
SCS can provide everything from strategic consulting and custom standard development to third-party verification and certification—all tailored to the coffee industry and supply chain.
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Emanuelle Klachky
Director, Responsible Coffee
World Coffee Research Membership
SCS Global Services is a proud member of World Coffee Research (WCR), the collaborative global organization advancing coffee sustainability through scientific research and innovation. Our membership and industry experience underscore our commitment to evidence-based solutions for critical coffee production challenges worldwide, our clients at the forefront climate adaptation strategies, genetic diversity preservation, and responsible production practices.
Comprehensive Solutions for Responsible Coffee
In today's demanding coffee marketplace where buyers and consumers expect transparency and sustainability, SCS offers end-to-end services tailored for your business needs:
- Responsible Sourcing Strategies: Develop comprehensive sourcing programs based on your business needs. These can include traceability assurance, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices throughout your coffee supply chain, and more.
- Strategic Consulting & Assessment: Evaluate your current practices, identify opportunities, and develop custom Responsible Coffee roadmaps.
- Standards Development: Create a proprietary standard aligned with your brand values and Responsible Coffee commitments.
- Standards Verification: Verify compliance with existing industry or internal standards.
- Second-Party & Third-Party Audits: Validate your Responsible Coffee claims with a credible verification program.
- Code of Conduct Development & Review: Build or strengthen policies that promote responsible practices throughout your coffee operations.
Sustainability Certifications
The coffee industry's leading sustainability standards require rigorous verification to ensure credibility and market access. SCS has been certifying responsible coffee practices for decades to the following schemes
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Recognizing Sustainability and Equitable Trade Best Practices
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USDA National Organic Program
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Sustainable Agricultural Production and Responsible Supply Chain
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Consulting (Assessment), Advisory and Verification Services For Sustainable Supply Chain and Resilience Efforts
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Distinguish Your Brand with the Most Comprehensive Standard for Sustainable Agriculture
Success Story: Sustainable Sourcing in Action
Discover how we helped Brazil’s Largest Coffee Cooperative develop a world-class sustainability program.
Why Choose SCS for Your Responsible Coffee Journey?
- Industry-Specific Expertise: 20 years of dedicated coffee industry experience with experts in production, processing, market dynamics, and farmer engagement.
- Holistic Approach: Expertise to address environmental, social, and economic aspects of Responsible Coffee production
- Global Network: Boots-on-the-ground presence in key coffee-producing regions worldwide
- Customized Solutions: Tailored services that adapt to various business models and scale
- Proven Track Record: Decades of successful partnerships across the coffee supply chain
Start Your Responsible Coffee Journey Today
Whether you're beginning your Responsible Coffee journey or looking to enhance existing programs, SCS provides the expertise and services needed to demonstrate sustainability commitments and access premium markets.
Contact us to learn how SCS can support your Responsible Coffee initiatives:
Emanuelle Klachky
Director, Responsible Coffee
