01 Nov 2018

BCorp – What it’s all about for Sprout

Supplying sustainable office coffee that doesn’t cost the earth

Sprout Coffee grew from the seed of an idea – the idea that communities and land are affected by the coffee we drink at the office, and that effect should be a positive one. So we created a coffee business that delivers Fairtrade products and energy efficient coffee machines to the workplace, and closes the loop by returning coffee grounds back to the soil. In essence, we built sustainability into our business model and embedded it in everything we do, so when we learned more about becoming a BCorp, we knew it was something we needed to be part of. We’re so honoured to have achieved BCorp certification, and now our customers can be even more confident that every Sprout cup they pour has a positive impact on the people and places it touches along the way.

“Not just good office coffee – office coffee that does good.”

What is a BCorp?

Certified B Corporations are part of a global movement of people using business as a force for good. To be accredited, companies must meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Sprout is proud to have joined a community of more than 2,000 BCorps in over 150 industries and 60 countries with 1 unifying goal – to redefine success in business.

How we became a BCorp

Though Sprout has always been a purpose-driven business, the process to become BCorp certified wasn’t a simple one. It involved a rigorous evaluation measuring our impact on workers, community, environment and customers to ensure our actions and philosophy was aligned with goals and purpose of BCorp. Luckily, we ticked plenty of (recyclable) boxes with our ethically and environmentally sound practices:

• Sourcing from farms using environmentally sound practices ensures that all Sprout products are grown, harvested and processed in a responsible way.
• Minimising energy consumption by using energy efficient coffee machines and carbon offsetting our machines and business operations.
• Reducing waste to landfill with a recycling program that converts used coffee grounds into compost.
• Sourcing only Fairtrade product giving farmers a fair price and improving livelihoods for producer communities.
• Recycling cardboard and plastic packaging wherever possible.

How Sprout aspires to grow

Becoming BCorp certified is a journey not a destination, and we continue on our purposefully forged path. Part of this is to inspire other organisations to make positive choices that reduce their footprint and increase levels of awareness and behaviour change. We’re excited to join forces with like-minded partners, supporting one another as we grow a global economy that recognises the power of business as a tool for good.

Helping our customers drink responsibly

From the design of our strategy, processes, product selection, suppliers and partners, we are all about living true to our purpose – to give back. Now with the BCorp stamp of approval, our customers can be sure they’re connected to a sustainable supply chain which moves them closer to their corporate and social responsibility goals. Choosing Sprout means they can be satisfied with great tasting coffee that makes the right kind of impact.