4C works towards sustainable coffee supply chains and improved livelihoods of farmers
As an independent, stakeholder-driven, internationally recognized sustainability standard for the entire coffee sector, 4C aims at anchoring sustainability in coffee supply chains across environmental, social and economic dimensions. 4C is a credible and robust system, applying innovative audit and risk assessment procedures, and is strengthened by a comprehensive integrity program. 4C System brings real impact on the ground, enabling continuous improvement and enhancing smallholder livelihoods, and supports companies in achieving and keeping their sustainability commitments.
- 4C certification applies high standards on economic, social and environmental conditions for coffee production and processing to establish sustainable, trustworthy and fair coffee supply chains.
- 4C certified coffee has been produced in accordance with the 4C Code of Conduct, a set of baseline sustainable practices and principles for the production of green coffee beans.
News & Events
News: VICOFA Vietnamese Coffee and Cocoa Leaders visit 4C Headquarters
VICOFA met with 4C to discuss key topics like EU regulations, human rights due diligence, and market demands. The visit strengthens collaboration for a sustainable and ethical Vietnamese coffee and cocoa industry.
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News: 4C awarded ISEAL Innovations Fund grant for project on enhancing social auditing and human rights protection
4C has been awarded a grant from the ISEAL Innovations Fund for a groundbreaking project aimed at enhancing social auditing and the identification of human rights violations for both external third party certification bodies and internal monitoring by the certificate holders.
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News: Companies Already EUDR Compliant with 4C Certification
We are proud to highlight some of the 4C certified companies that are already compliant with EUDR
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News: Simexco Dak Lak: First to Fulfil EUDR Requirements with 4C Certification
Simexco Dak Lak has become the first company to comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) using 4C certification.
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News: 4C joins the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform
We are proud to announce that 4C has joined the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP), a significant step forward in our mission to promote sustainability in the coffee industry.
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News: 4C has achieved highest level recognition against SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment 3.0
4C is proud to announce its achievement of equivalence recognition against the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Version 3.0.
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Create a sustainable future for coffee
The 4C Code of Conduct enables coffee farmers in 18 countries to participate in sustainable markets and profit from higher economic outcomes, improved and fair working conditions and the preservation of precious landscapes and biodiversity. To achieve these goals, the 4C Code of Conduct applies important criteria in the three dimensions of sustainability:
Economic dimension
- Business Management
- Capacity and Skill Development
- Access to Services and Market Information
- Traceability
Social dimension
- Human and Labour Rights
- Working conditions
Environmental dimension
- Protection of Biodiversity and High Carbon Stock Areas
- Use of Pesticides and Other Hazardous Chemicals
- Soil Conservation and Fertility
- Water Conservation
- Waste Management
- Energy Consumption
Challenges & Solutions
4C stands for reliability
4C is a trustworthy and secure system, relying on innovative technology and profound training to monitor the compliance and continuous improvement of participating farmers and partners along the supply chain.
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