Regenerative Agriculture in Coffee Supply Chains

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Main countries of Intervention

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Agroforestry key outcomes

• Scope 3 Carbone Removals (carbon sequestration)

• Soil, Water & Biodiversity (additional Nature Impacts)

Main activities implemented by PUR in agroforestry projects

Adapting to our clients needs

With a track record collaborating with actors across the coffee supply chain – including brands, roasters, and traders – PUR leverages its experience to design projects that are tailored to each customer’s needs. This flexibility allows us to deliver a wide range of services, from full project implementation and field operations to advisory support, MRV, and carbon certification management. The most suitable approach for each client depends on factors such as their presence in the supply chain, existing on-the-ground activities, available teams, and level of expertise.



Coffee Agroforestry

Nespresso

Locations: Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Uganda, Ethiopia, Indonesia




The Nespresso Agroforestry Program, developed by PUR, has made significant contributions to sustainable coffee agriculture. It is the longest-standing integrated and geographically expansive program in the industry, addressing scope 3 emissions via carbon removal within Nespresso’s value chain. In partnership, Nespresso and PUR have driven the concepts of supply chain-linked interventions forward together as leaders in the field.




KPIs

  1. Partnership timeframe: 2014+

  2. Trees delivered: 9.2+ million

  3. Farmers supported: 38,000+

  4. Trees species: 300+

  5. Hectares impacted: 13,000+




Main Activities


• Agroforestry

• GAP Training

• Farmer empowerment





Nestlé: Coffee agroforestry






Building climate resilience through agroforestry and reforestation in global coffee landscapes across Mexico, Côte d’Ivoire, China, Thailand and Vietnam


As part of the Nestlé Global Reforestation Programme – which aims to plant and grow 200 million trees in sourcing landscapes by 2030 – Nescafé has partnered with PUR since 2020 to implement agroforestry and reforestation projects across its coffee supply chain. The initiative is designed to reduce Scope 3 emissions by certifying the carbon removals generated through the program.

Since its launch, over 2.4 million trees have been delivered, supporting more than 5,800 farmers and restoring over 3,000 hectares of land. More than 150 tree species have been introduced, tailored to local ecosystems and farming needs. The program also includes Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training and long-term farmer engagement to ensure impact is sustained over time.









Starbucks: Coffee agroforestry






Advancing ethical sourcing through climate-smart agroforestry in Indonesia


As part of Starbucks’ long-standing commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability, the company has supported the planting of millions of trees in coffee landscapes across 13 countries. Since 2023, Starbucks has partnered with PUR in Aceh, Indonesia, to scale agroforestry interventions that strengthen farm resilience and reduce Scope 3 emissions through certified carbon removals.

The project is set to deliver 700,000 trees by 2028. So far, more than 155,000 trees have been planted, supporting over 700 farmers and targeting 3,000 hectares for restoration. With a focus on locally appropriate tree species (more than ten have been introduced to date) the initiative also includes training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to boost long-term productivity and sustainability on coffee farms.







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