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BE SUSTAINABLE. B CORP

We imagined a better world.
A world where real profit is called positive impact.
On society, on ecosystems, on the biosphere.
We at illy believed in it, we made it possible.
For our commitment we have obtained B Corp certification.
A global movement of thousands of companies
for which business means innovation,
to make our world more livable, more evolved every day.
With respect for employees,
with respect for communities,
with respect for the environment.
Change is coming. And we are part of it.

Be Sustainable.
B CORP

WE ARE A B CORP

Our commitment to protecting the environment and global communities has led us to become the first Italian coffee company to receive B Corp Certification.

A "B Corp" is a business that meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact. The B Corp movement includes 4,600+ companies in 71 countries.

B Corps form a global movement that aim to spread the most progressive business paradigm: creating positive value for society. From today, the way we operate at all levels serves as an example and inspiration for those who believe in this model.

Our path as a B Corp focuses on our commitment and continuous evolution of five key areas for positive impact: governance, people, community, environment, and consumers.

GOVERNANCE
Ethics and sustainability are part of our DNA and so is our company management policy, aimed at reducing the environmental impact, paying attention to social, human and economic aspects, and therefore towards the creation of lasting value.

In 2019 we strengthened our commitment , confirming the choice to continue to grow by operating in a sustainable way for the communities with which we interact.

COMMUNITY
Being sustainable is a daily choice that we have always put into practice along the entire supply chain,

confirming the desire to grow by operating in a responsible, transparent and sustainable way for the communities with which we interact.

ENVIRONMENT
With the B Corp Certification, achieved also thanks to the support of Nativa, Regenerative Innovation Company

that accelerates the evolution of companies towards a sustainable and regenerative economic paradigm, we confirm our commitment to maintaining the requirements of excellence established by B Lab, in order to support a positive impact on society and on our planet.

CONSUMERS
Being champions of sustainability in our daily actions demonstrates that even in the coffee sector it is possible to operate in a regenerative way, acting as an example for all consumers who want to commit themselves in guiding the society in which we live towards a better future.

Being a B Corp is a concrete commitment, which we at illy put into each of our projects, thus making sustainable quality possible.

PEOPLE
Our sustainable supply chain is based on a system of direct relationships with suppliers, in order to cooperate while taking care of the environment , in a climate of trust and respect.

We select and train the best Arabica producers to produce sustainable quality and reward them by paying them prices above the market , so as to stimulate continuous improvement of production and sustainability.

Being a B Corp is a substantial commitment that is taken into consideration for every illy project to ensure sustainable quality. Here you will find our projects which contribute to perfecting the quality and sustainability of our company.

DISCOVER ALL THE PROJECTS