# Positive impact, from origin to cup ## Page Description We take an active role in society and focus on creating sustainable value. From origin to cup, we work to ensure that our impact remains consistently positive. ## Sustainability ### Sustainability that is grown #### Header We are part of society, and we want to improve it. From origin to cup, we work hard so that our actions always have a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet. ### Positive Impact from Origin to Cup #### Sustainability Download to learn in depth about our sustainable practices. **CTA - Report** Download ESG Report ## Our Evergreen Basis Sustainability has long been part of our history. Only by combining economic growth with environmental and social responsibility can we achieve true development. **(03) DELTA PILLARS** ### We help create jobs and we value our talent [View Careers](https://gruponabeiro.com/oportunidades) We are a leading employer, promoting training, close collaboration, and opportunities with a positive impact. We are leaders in quality management, environmental responsibility, food safety, workplace health, and balance between professional, personal, and family life. #### A Culture of Trust and Quality ### We promote a fairer society and prepare the next generations [Get to know the Associations](https://www.coracaodelta.com/) With Coração Delta and the CentrWith Coração Delta and the Centro Educativo Alice Nabeiro, we are committed to creating happier and more equitable communities through education, health, and volunteer projects.o Educativo Alice Nabeiro, we commit to developing happier and more equal communities through education, health, and volunteering projects. Coffee is a matter of the soul. And the people are the ones who give it a body. Every employee, producer, and customer is irreplaceable because it is in closeness that we discover the future. #### The Soul of Coffee ### People People We are part of the ICP organization, sharing resources and knowledge with small family production units worldwide to ensure their sustainability. **International Coffee Partners** ICP* members Through the Associação Coração Delta, we implement various educational projects that emphasize responsible entrepreneurship. **Impact Projects** We collaborate with coffee-growing regions that embrace sustainable practices, promoting more responsible behavior. **Local Suppliers** Rui Nabeiro travels to Timor to support local coffee producers after independence. Instead of only purchasing the coffee, he invests in strengthening the cooperatives by providing equipment and technical knowledge. **East Timor, 1999** Cultivate a Future in Each Coffee Bean Television commercial about DELTA in Timor. Coffee culture begins with valuing the people who depend on it. By preserving origins, we protect people and knowledge, ensuring development that aligns with local traditions. #### Together we do better ### Communities Communities [Learn About the Project](https://impossiblecoffees.com/) #### Café Cantoninho [Do you know Café Cantoninho](https://dddelta.com/cafe-catoninho-sao-tome/) Produced at Roça Monte Café by Amedy “Catoninho”, this micro-lot from São Tomé and Príncipe expresses the richness of the local terroir and its history. - Fruity notes of mango and passion fruit - Medium and elegant body - Lively, fresh acidity - A smooth, chocolatey finish #### Amboim Coffee [Get to know Café de Amboim](https://dddelta.com/se-nao-tivesse-cafe-nao-era-ninguem/) Produced in the Porto Amboim region of Angola, this coffee results from the dedicated work of a collective of women who preserve the coffee-growing tradition. - Intense cocoa notes - Hint of nuts - Full body - Earthy and persistent finish #### Azores Coffee Do you know Café dos Açores Produced on the volcanic soils of the Azores, this coffee signifies the onset of national coffee cultivation, merging agricultural innovation with authentic island heritage. - Soft notes of chocolate - Shades of dried fruits - Balanced acidity - Finish with a floral touch #### Café Toki [Do you know Café Toki](https://dddelta.com/cafe-da-floresta-sagrada/) Grown in the mountains of Chiang Mai, this coffee reflects the legacy of local communities and the ongoing dedication of a new generation of producers. - Mango and pineapple notes - Citrus touch of lemon - Balanced acidity - Finish with a floral touch #### Impossible Coffee The IMPOSSIBLE COFFEES range gives visibility to producers of unique micro-lots, celebrating stories of resilience and love from diverse backgrounds. Impossible Coffee Social activism benefits everyone Impossible Coffees #### Project Azores Learn About the Project Project Azores - Producers supported through training actions and workshops - New local coffee varieties under study and development - k - Hours of fieldwork and knowledge production - People who contributed to the production of knowledge The only coffee grown in Europe is from Portugal, and we support the families that produce it. From the Azores to the world Azores Project ## Planet We are committed to implementing environmentally sustainable business practices and investing in new technologies to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. Take action today for a better tomorrow. Planet Planet Touch the coffee beans From production to post-use: when there is a will, nothing is lost, everything is transformed. ### Circular Economy We invest in green energy. The Novadelta industrial unit already runs 100% on renewable energy and is optimized with natural light, LEDs, and automated systems. **Green Resources** 32% of the energy needs of our commercial infrastructure are already met by photovoltaic solar panels — and installation continues. **Solar Panels** We are electrifying our commercial fleet. In Lisbon, it is already 100% electric, with 150 vehicles. **Electric Fleet** [Get to know NÃM](https://nammushroom.com/) Reusing Delta coffee grounds to grow mushrooms in urban gardens NÃM NÃM [Get to know (re)Born](https://expressialista.mydeltaq.com/sustentabilidade/) Refurbishment of used Delta Q machines (re)Born (re)Born [Discover Recaps](https://recaps.pt) Creation of a dedicated flow with support from the AICC Recaps Collection and recycling of capsules [Get to know MATTER](https://delta.madebyburo.com/jornal/historias/desperdicio-zero-criatividade-mil) Waste from our industrial operation creates products for Architecture, Design, and Packaging MATTER MATTER ### We stand for Biodiversity Protecting the ecosystem means caring for the land that sustains us. When coffee grows in harmony with nature, everyone benefits. #### Biodiversity We promote organic coffees that use fewer chemicals, helping to preserve and regenerate the soil. We encourage sustainable farming practices among small-scale producers. We prioritise production methods that safeguard soil fertility and minimize erosion. Taking care of the soil ensures the future of coffee. #### Healthy Soils We buy coffee from more than 20 origins, protecting unique ecosystems. We select certified coffees that help protect biodiversity in the regions where they are grown. We promote awareness of responsible consumption and encourage the conservation of natural habitats. Cultivating balance with every harvest. #### Conservation of Diversity We collaborate with the Coffee & Climate initiative to help producers adapt to climate change. We provide training in good agricultural practices to increase crop resilience. We advocate for sustainable farming practices that safeguard ecosystems. By working together with the communities, we strengthen the land. #### Ecosystem Vitality ### Coffee & Climate Since 2010, Delta has been part of this initiative to ensure that coffee production is more sustainable and resilient to climate change. Coffee & Climate #### Phase I (2010 - 2016) Development and testing of the Coffee & Climate approach, creating practical methodologies to assist coffee producers in addressing climate challenges. #### Phase II (2016 - 2019) Expanding the initiative in the pilot countries aims to scale effective practices and expand the network of partners and technical expertise. #### Phase III (2020-2023) Encouraging coffee producers to adopt more sustainable practices, focusing on reducing emissions and enhancing the carbon storage capabilities of coffee plantations and their surrounding landscapes. #### Phase IV - In progress (2024 - 2028) Evaluation of coffee-based agroforestry systems and the implementation of climate strategies with a beneficial impact at the local level. Collaborating for a fair climate future. Coffee & Climate ## Partners We work with associations that make a difference in everyday life Partners - Smart Waste Portugal – Collaborative platform that supports the transition to a circular economy in waste management. - AICC – Industrial and Commercial Coffee Association, which promotes the interests of the coffee sector in Portugal. - APPDI – The Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion has the mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in organizations. - PPE – Empresários Pela Inclusão Social focuses on promoting school success and social inclusion. - PACT – Portuguese for Plastics, an initiative that aims to accelerate the transition to a circular plastics economy in Portugal. - APPDI – The Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion has the mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in organizations. - PACTO – Portuguese for Plastics, an initiative that aims to accelerate the transition to a circular plastics economy in Portugal.