Project title: Improving Biodiversity Performance of Coffee Farms in Vietnam (Phase 3).

Project objective: This project aims to improve the performance of coffee farms at a landscape level, building on the knowledge gained from previous projects.

The project has received financial support from Vinh Hiep Co. Ltd. and 4C Services. Vinh Hiep is the local implementing partner and 4C is the project manager. Other technical partners include Meo Carbon Solutions (MCS) and experts from Bodensee Stiftung and Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS), who will monitor biodiversity indicators via remote sensing and satellite images.

About 4C

4C is a leading sustainability certification scheme for the entire coffee sector that includes economic, social and environmental requirements to establish credible sustainable and transparent supply chains. 4C’s credibility is based on independent 3rd party audits, innovative risk assessments and a strong integrity programme. With more than 300,000 farmers and 1.7 million tonnes of certified coffee, 4C delivers real impact on the ground, improving livelihoods and supporting companies in their sustainability goals.

About Vinh Hiep Co. ltd

Vinh Hiep was established in 1999 working in the field of manufacturing, purchasing, processing and exporting coffee-pepper-roasted coffee. Vinh Hiep together with its supplying farms is certified under the 4C certification standard since 2013. Currently, Vinh Hiep manages around 1,400 – 4C certified farmers with a total area of 3,200 ha. After 20 years of operation in the field of purchasing and processing agricultural products, annual export of coffee and pepper reached 70,000 tons, export turnover reached over $ 150 million. 

Project location: Coffee growing farms in Gia Lai province.

Project period: June 2025 – May 2028