Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Yet, the coffee industry faces significant social, economic, and environmental sustainability challenges. Through our coffee certification program, tailored supply chain services, advocacy, and landscape management, the Rainforest Alliance is working towards a more sustainable coffee sector.
This page features information about the Rainforest Alliance's work in coffee and links to all our coffee-related content and resources.
We work with farmers and companies in the coffee supply chain, governments, civil society, and millions of individuals to protect forests and biodiversity, act on climate change, and promote the rights and improve the livelihoods of rural people. Together we can change the way the world produces and consumes coffee and create a world where people and nature thrive together.
We support coffee farmers by providing training in climate-smart and regenerative growing practices that boost yields and incomes; by connecting them with responsible markets; and by promoting the human rights of those working in the coffee sector.
Download this leaflet to learn more about what certified coffee means for people and nature and how you contribute to making a positive change by buying coffee products with the frog seal.
The global coffee sector is currently facing a unique convergence of challenges including the ongoing effects of Covid-19 on supply chains, adverse weather events in major coffee producing countries, inflation, and increased transport costs.
A two-pager for companies interested in in sourcing coffee from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Learn about business benefits, impact, and how to get started.
Coffee farms or groups of smallholder farmers that earn the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal are audited annually against a rigorous standard with detailed environmental, social and economic criteria. These criteria are designed to protect biodiversity, deliver financial benefits to farmers, and foster a culture of respect for workers and local communities.... Continue Reading
Monitoring and Evaluation with Nescafé has helped us examine the impacts of the Nescafé Plan. Together, we have used data to achieve positive results.... Continue Reading
This guidance explains how the Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investment requirements are implemented in the Coffee sector.... Continue Reading
To tackle forced labor in the coffee industry, we must also address the social, economic and political issues that go beyond the farm. The solution will require collaboration between farmer communities, companies, civil society, governments, and others.... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance, in collaboration with GIZ, is launching a project in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province to address social and environmental challenges in the coffee industry by providing training to 1,000 smallholder farmers, with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
The European Union (EU) has introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including requirements on deforestation for some products that are imported into the EU. Rainforest Alliance certified... View more
Trinh Tan Vinh’s dedication to regenerative farming practices has transformed his coffee farm into a prosperous business. Read about his journey in this article.
In the coffee-producing highlands of Gusii, western Kenya, the Rainforest Alliance is working with smallholder farmers and local supply-chain actors to create healthy and productive farms, restore fragile ecosystems, and boost farmer incomes.
The race is on to meet the requirements of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) by December 30, 2024—and certified coffee and cocoa companies can consider the Rainforest... View more
Find out how our systems and offerings are primed to help certified cocoa and coffee supply chain partners show compliance with EUDR requirements.
