... The German Coffee Association is a proactive advocate for sustainable coffee supply chains. Our mission is to equip our members with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate and implement sustainability regulations effectively.

Not only on the EUDR but also on other regulations we face a stringent proactive approach, e.g. for the implementation of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, we have commissioned risk analyses of the 18 most important coffee-producing countries and, together with our members, established the well-known Ear4U complaint procedure.

Our commitment to practical solutions extends to the EUDR. We have developed innovative EUDR tools, including the EUDR Coffee Check, with the support of the independent service provider GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services…

We pride ourselves on being the only association or industry to offer such a comprehensive solution.

Our exceptional leadership and dedication on sustainability have earned us the prestigious title of “Association of the Year” in Sustainability for 2024…

In 2022, we proactively sought solutions to address the challenges of EUDR implementation. We collaborated with the Colombian Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC), the certification scheme 4C, and GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services to develop a pilot project for EUDR monitoring in Colombia…