STORIES

Read our sustainability stories. These are great illustrations of some of the work we are doing, as we continue our sustainability journey.

Human Rights

Promoting Child Education in Ugandan Coffee Communities

JDE Peet’s commitment to respect and protect human rights across our entire supply chain is integral to our guiding purpose: to unlock the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future.

Human Rights

Tackling human rights abuses in coffee farming regions

At JDE Peet’s we want to ensure that our entire value chain is free from human rights abuses, including all forms of discrimination, forced labour, child labour, and workplace harassment.

Connecting People

Uplifting local communities with hot coffee and conversation

As an international organisation with global reach, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to touch the lives of individuals across the globe. At JDE Peet’s we are proud of initiatives that contribute to our purpose: to unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. This article explores one of these initiatives, our monthly TafelCafé at Bremer Food Bank in Germany.

Connecting People

A coffee and tea for every cup

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), in principle and in practice, are central to our Common Grounds programme - to connecting people, to creating a better future, and to ensure the long-term success of our business. This article outlines our aims for improving DE&I in the workplace and beyond.

Connecting People

Connecting communities through the joy of coffee and tea

Connecting People is one of three core threads in JDE Peet’s Common Grounds sustainability programme and underpins our commitment to engaging with and supporting the people and communities around the world that we live …

Connecting People

Building connection through Friele’s community cafes

Since 2007, the Friele brand has supported Kirkens Bymisjon, a large NGO with a broad range of focuses. This organisation works across programmes on poverty alleviation, caring for the elderly or lonely, and providing counselling to those in need...

Responsible Sourcing

Working with farmers to promote sustainable agriculture

At JDE Peet’s we’re committed to 100% responsibly sourced coffee and tea by 2025. Underpinning this commitment are three core focus areas that we are working hard to deliver: Sustainability of land, Equality of people and Prosperity of farmers.

Responsible Sourcing

Farming in harmony with nature

At JDE Peet’s our commitment to Responsible Sourcing involves a journey of continuous improvement to boost farmer prosperity, promote regenerative agriculture, and protect the future of the coffee and tea industry.

Responsible Sourcing

Responsible Sourcing – Peet’s Coffee

At JDE Peet’s we are working towards 100% responsibly sourced coffee across our portfolio of brands by 2025. A number of our brands have already achieved this, one being Peet’s Coffee.

Responsible Sourcing

Creating a world where people and nature thrive together

At JDE Peet’s, we actively operate in the biodiversity haven of Kodagu in Karnataka state, India.

Minimising Footprint

Renewable energy in our manufacturing facilities

To grow, roast and pack our coffee and tea, a large amount of energy is needed. Yet, to ensure a liveable planet for generations to come, we must reduce emissions. 

Minimising Footprint

Senseo’s sustainability journey towards planet positive

At JDE Peet’s we believe in a circular economy where everything is recycled, reused or composted - and where our streets, rivers, oceans and beaches are free from waste and pollution. 

Minimising Footprint

Minimising our footprint: adopting a circular approach for a waste-free world

At JDE Peet’s we are striving towards a planet-positive supply chain through innovation and collaboration on sustainable solutions.​