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CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN
illycaffè is the first company to obtain DNV GL Responsible Supply
Chain Process certification, which certifies the sustainability of all
the company’s practices, strategies and relationships.
The certification is valid for any type of supply chain and companies
in any sector can apply. It is the company that is certified rather
than the growers, however they are an integral part of the process
and are expected to share these principles and values.
ILLY PIONEERED THE DIRECT TRADE MODEL
Every single bean we harvest is 100% traceable to the source. We
purchase our coffee directly from more than 800 growers, paying
on average 30% more for the highest-quality Arabica beans. We
possess a 100% sustainable supply chain.
We prioritize environmentally conscious practices. The
establishment of the University of Coffee, ultra-low emission
coffee roasting plants, and partnerships with universities to
research sustainable coffee production.
We pursue sustainability by sharing the value it generates
(economic sustainability), personal growth (social sustainability) and
respect for the ecosystem (environmental sustainability)
illy is the first Italian coffee company
to receive B Corp certification
