The new Löfbergs sustainability report: “More important than ever to dare to act and take big steps forward”

Löfbergs’ new sustainability report for the extended financial year from July 2022 to December 2023 shows that the family coffee roaster continues to make progress in the field of sustainability. The company also presents a new framework for sustainable development, with the goal of reducing emissions across the entire value chain (Scope 3) by 30% by 2030.

“At a time when there are forces questioning the pace of sustainability work, it is more important than ever to dare to act and take big steps forward. We want to be a catalyst for positive impact together with our customers, suppliers and other partners,” says Kajsa-Lisa Ljudén, head of sustainability at Löfbergs.

Löfbergs makes clear the focus areas and direction ahead in the new framework. This involves efforts across the entire value chain, for example to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of coffee farmers, reduce emissions and waste in own production and inspire more sustainable consumption.

“Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time and has major consequences for the coffee industry. To enjoy great coffee in the future, we must take responsibility in all parts of the value chain, even beyond our own operations and where we have no direct means of control,” says Kajsa-Lisa Ljudén.

New instruments create better conditions for more coffee farmers
The development projects carried out by Löfbergs within the framework of International Coffee Partners (ICP) and coffee&climate (c&c) have so far reached 185,000 small-scale coffee farmers and strengthened their opportunities to cope with climate change and improve their living conditions. Löfbergs is also one of the world’s largest buyersS and frying panSof organic and Fairtrade coffee, which yielded, among other things, SEK 78.3 million in additional premiums for farmers and cooperatives.

“In 2023, we became the first company in the world to start purchasing sustainably verified coffee according to Gerações, a new sustainability protocol developed by the Brazilian cooperative Cooxupé. We are also making major investments in data-driven systems that increase traceability and transparency, and allow us to track and tailor our sustainability efforts. This allows us to create better opportunities and conditions for even more coffee farmers,” says Kajsa-Lisa Ljudén.

Packaging development and record low waste
Packaging is another important area for Löfbergs and the company had a world premiere in 2023. Together with suppliers, the company has started using a new packaging material designed for recycling, creating the conditions for a circular system. Löfbergs can also report that waste in own production has been reduced to a record low of 0.28%.

Some key figures from Löfbergs’ sustainability report

• Production increased to 12 million cups of delicious coffee per day.
• SEK 78.3 million in additional premiums for Fairtrade farmers and cooperatives.
• 185,000 small-scale coffee farmers have participated in the development projects that Löfbergs carries out in the context of ICP and c&c.
• The share of renewable packaging increased to 75%.
• The waste of coffee produced was reduced to 0.28%.
• Converts to 100% fossil-free sea transport.

For more information please contact:
Kajsa-Lisa Ljudén, Head of Sustainability, +46 70 355 94 13, [email protected]
Anders Thorén, head of corporate communications, +46 70 355 64 22, [email protected]