Climate Change Data

Amavida Coffee and Trading Company

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2024)

Reporting Period: 2020-2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:342 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Workers
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Customers

Environmental Achievements

  • Measured and offset company-wide CO2 emissions (342 tCO2 including Scope 1, 2 and 3) via Taking Root.
  • All electrical energy use is powered by wind energy via Arcadia Power.
  • Certified Plastic Neutral (funded recovery and reclamation of 16,788 lbs. of plastic)
  • Over 14.5 metric tons of materials recycled and prevented from landfill or oceans.

Social Achievements

  • All employees earn a living wage.
  • Each employee spends 20+ hours on training a year, on average.
  • Offers incentives to participate in health and wellness activities.
  • Donations totaled $13,017 in 2020 to various non-profits.
  • 52% of spending was with local suppliers in 2020.

Governance Achievements

  • Certified B Corp and Florida Benefit Corporation.
  • Measures and reports social and environmental performance since 2014.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve employee benefits (e.g., 401k) and satisfaction
  • Continue to improve supply alignment and strengthen procurement practices
  • Take steps to attain and implement on-site solar power
  • Explore water conservation and waste management opportunities
  • Find more friendly packaging solutions and work to reduce material needs

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference is given to sourcing from ethical, independent, local organizations, and that are from underserved communities.
  • More than 75% of the materials and products Amavida purchases have third-party social or environmental certifications or are from suppliers with a similar company level certification.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: B Corp, Plastic Neutral

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:342 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 100% Carbon Responsible: Measured and offset company-wide CO2 emissions (342 tCO2 including Scope 1, 2 and 3) via Taking Root.
  • Certified Plastic Neutral: Funded recovery and reclamation of 17,184 lbs. of plastic.
  • Over 14.5 metric tons of materials recycled and prevented from landfill or oceans.
  • All electrical energy use is powered by wind energy via Arcadia Power.
  • Complete installation of on-site solar at Amavida’s roaster, distribution center and premier training campus.

Social Achievements

  • Introduced 401(k) benefit for full-time team members.
  • Average employee spends 20+ hours on training a year.
  • Wellness programs including health risk assessments, bonus program, free fruits and veggies, and counseling support.
  • Paid Time Off and 20 hours of Paid Volunteer Service Time offered to full-time employees.
  • Donations totaled $20,389 in 2021 to various non-profits.
  • Over 35% of spending was with local suppliers in 2021.
  • More than 74% of materials and products have third-party social or environmental certifications.

Governance Achievements

  • Amavida is a Certified B Corp and Florida Benefit Corporation.
  • Commitment to ethical business practices and unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Navigating inflation, staffing, and supply chain challenges.
  • Managing cash flow and maintaining financial health.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focusing inward on employee well-being and professional development.
  • Continuously improving supply alignment and procurement practices.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference given to ethical, independent, local organizations, and those from underserved communities.
  • Over 74% of materials and products have third-party social or environmental certifications.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp Impact Assessment

Certifications: Certified B Corp

Reporting Period: 2022-2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:330 tCO2e (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (excluding Birmingham)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 100% carbon responsible: Measured and offset company-wide CO2 emissions (429 tCO2 in 2021, 502 in 2022, and 330 in 2023; including Scope 1, 2 and 3) via investment in agronomy work with On the Ground Global.
  • Certified Plastic Neutral: Funded recovery and reclamation of an equal amount of plastic (26,130 lbs. in 2022 and 24,271 lbs. in 2023) as used in our products and workplace.
  • All electrical energy use powered by wind energy (except Birmingham location).

Social Achievements

  • Donations totaled over $22k in 2022 and more than $26k in 2023!
  • Over 35% of spending in 2022 was with local suppliers.
  • More than 74% of materials and products purchased have third-party social or environmental certifications.
  • Average employee training: 20+ hours/year.
  • Wellness programs offered (health risk assessments, health and wellness activities, free fruits and vegetables, counseling support).

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved B Corp certification (May 2023).
  • Began banking with Climate First Bank.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Inflation
  • Staffing
  • Supply chain management
  • Managing cash flow changes with impact partners
Mitigation Strategies
  • Managing cash flow changes with impact partners (e.g., Taking Root and Arcadia Power)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference given to ethical, independent, local organizations, and those from underserved communities.
  • More than 74% of materials and products have third-party social or environmental certifications.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp Impact Assessment (BIA)

Certifications: B Corp