IMPLEMENT CLIMATE WAVE COFFEE SOLUTIONS AT YOUR COFFEE BUSINESS
GET RECOGNIZED. LEAD.
Join fellow coffee people in making the most efficient climate action fun, exciting, and delicious. Shifting to climate-friendly coffee is the most effortless climate action any coffee business can take without compromising on coffee quality and operational cost. It is a win-win for everyone.
BENEFITS
NOT AN USUAL MEMBERSHIP. AN ECOSYSTEM FOR CHANGEMAKERS TO ACT TOGETHER.
CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK
Join a community of climate action leaders and collaborate to create a better world for everyone. Lead the change.
CARBON REDUCTION
Reduce your carbon footprint by 300 g for every cup of coffee sold.
EMPLOYEE RETENTION
Attract and retain skilled staff who actively engage in climate action movements and act as ambassadors for your business.
LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE
Customers are increasingly aware of the climate crisis. Offer climate-friendly options to help them help you.
MEMBER DISCOUNT
Enjoy a 15% discount on professional coffee consulting services, workshops, events, and training.
MARKETING & COMMMUNICATION
Receive ongoing professional sustainability and communication strategies, materials, and support from our dedicated team.
MEMBERSHIP PROCESS
REFLECTION OF OUR BELIEF IN TRANSPARENCY AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING
WE FOLLOW THE 10-STEP CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR EACH ONE OF THE ROASTED COFFEE BEANS USED IN YOUR CAFE. FOR EXAMPLE, REGULAR AND DECAF WILL GO THROUGH THESE PROCESS STEPS INDEPENDENTLY. MINIMUM MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT IS TO SERVE AT LEAST ONE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY COFFEE AND COMMIT TO TRANSPARENCY THROUGHOUT THE MEMBERSHIP PERIOD.
Step 1: NDA and Auditing.
Step 2: Reporting.
Step 3: Finding possibilities to work with the same coffee provider.
Step 4 (if needed): Find an alternative coffee provider.
Step 5 (if needed): Transition, Equipment Tuneup, Recipe Tuneup, and Training.
Step 6: Certification created and printed on sustainable paper. Framed sustainably.
Step 7: Transparent digital coffee labels created for each coffee.
Step 8: Micro-website created to communicate your climate actions and engage with coffee people.
Step 9: Access provided to Global Cafe Journal.
Step 10: Access to sustainable coffee events organized by Climate Wave Coffee.
INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP & SERVICE FEE
We make every effort to ensure that our Certified Climate Wave Coffee Program is accessible to everyone. Our membership is free and renewed annually. We only charge a fair fee for the time and effort that we put towards executing the 10-step certification process.
1 - 3 FTE* OR FOUNDED & RUN BY IBPOC / 2SLGBTQIA+
ALWAYS RECEIVE 25% DISCOUNT
FLAT RATE FEE INCLUDING EXECUTION OF ALL 10-STEPS
$185 PER ROASTED COFFEE BEANS TO BE CERTIFIED
* Full-time equivalent is based on per location