Leading the Way in Sustainable Coffee Production
By Rasmus Ditlev, Co-Founder of Ønsk
A Climate Neutral Ambition
At Ønsk, transparency is at the heart of our mission to create exceptional coffee while leaving a positive impact on farmers, customers, and the planet. We are committed to being a transparent company, trading directly with our coffee farmers and reinvesting in their production processes. Our goal is to create a climate neutral supply chain through data driven impact reduction strategies; both for our product and supply chain.
With Nature Preserve we are continuously working on understanding the impact of our processes, and where to keep investing for a more sustainable coffee industry.
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Achieving Transparency and Understanding
The journey to sustainability begins with a clear understanding of our environmental footprint. Partnering with Nature Preserve, we conducted a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of our supply chain. This in-depth analysis provided us with a definitive measure of our impact, enabling us to identify key areas for improvement. This process gave us engaging and meaningful conversations with our partners, and helped us ask critical questions, providing us with deeper and valuable insights into our products, partners, and processes.
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Empowering Improvement and Innovation
Equipped with detailed impact data, we are now focused on making informed changes to our practices. One significant discovery was the environmental cost of using Guano de Isla as a fertilizer for our Peruvian coffee. With this knowledge in place, we are already exploring more sustainable and economically viable alternatives, such as bio fertilizers. This not only promises to enhance our environmental performance but also offers cost benefits for the coffee growers.
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Sustaining Growth Through Environmental Stewardship
Our commitment to sustainability is a core differentiator in the competitive coffee market. By integrating carbon footprint results into our business strategy and communicating our environmental impact transparently, we have strengthened our brand and market presence. This proactive approach has been instrumental in fostering trust and loyalty among our customers and partners, positioning Ønsk as a leader in sustainable coffee production.
A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values
Partnering with Nature Preserve has given us an ally for our sustainability ambitions. Nature Preserve's approach has helped us set new standards for environmental responsibility and their process has helped us get closer to our sustainability goals. They are always helpful when we are looking for our next step on our sustainability journey, and we know we can count on them for the right guidance.