SCA Coffee Sustainability Program

The Coffee Sustainability Foundation course provides an introduction to sustainability in the coffee industry, focusing on its definition, relevance to historical and current events, power dynamics, and various coffee projects. It's designed for both newcomers to coffee and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of sustainability. This course equips learners with essential skills and knowledge for implementing sustainability practices in their companies or preparing for intermediate and professional courses. It's beneficial for anyone in the coffee industry looking to become a more effective steward of sustainability.

The Intermediate Course in the Coffee Sustainability Program expands upon the foundation level, focusing on analyzing and interpreting various sustainability projects across the coffee value chain. It deepens understanding of key sustainability issues, collaborative platforms, and case studies. Students learn to assess sustainability research and projects, developing preliminary plans for sustainability initiatives. This course is suitable for coffee professionals of all backgrounds who wish to advance their sustainability knowledge, enhance critical thinking, and begin personal sustainability projects.

The Professional Course in the Coffee Sustainability Program is an advanced, immersive experience where learners design, implement, and evaluate their own sustainability projects. It involves extensive engagement with sustainability debates and practices, encouraging participants to lead discussions and advocate for smart sustainability choices in the coffee industry. This course is tailored for coffee professionals aiming to develop and execute detailed sustainability projects, with several months of in-class sessions (online or in-person) to support the project development process.