Be sustainable, Be Better, B Corp.

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

Since our beginning, sustainability has been a promise woven into every choice we make—from production methods to caring for the environment and the community. This deep commitment led us to a significant achievement in 2021: becoming the first Italian coffee company to receive B Corp Certification.

What does being a B Corp mean? 

B Corp Certification, licensed by the non-profit B Lab, is a holistic certification, not focused on a single issue. It is achieved by successfully completing the B Impact Assessment (BIA) and meeting B Lab's requirements for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

 

The quality of illy coffee is a direct result of the collaborative relationship between the company and our outstanding coffee producers. Our sustainable supply chain is based on a system of direct relationship with suppliers, which is built upon four pillars:

  1. Selecting and working directly with the finest producers of Arabica coffee.
  2. Sharing knowledge and providing training in high-quality, sustainable cultivation through the Università del Caffè and specialist agronomists.
  3. Rewarding them for producing quality by paying them above-market rates, encouraging constant improvement and ensuring sustainable production.
  4. Creating a community of illy producers on their dedicated platform, Circolo illy.

 


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