The term “sustainable development” is on the lips of politicians, environmentalists and representatives of responsible business. But do you know what it really means? Why does it get talked about so much and how does it affect our daily lives?

What is sustainability?

Most people intuitively associate sustainability with environmental protection. This is not a mistake, just a gross oversimplification. In fact, it is about the balance between three factors of civilizational progress: social, economic and environmental. read more

The famous automaker Henry Ford once said: “The business that makes nothing but money is weak.” Not surprisingly, it is the corporate sector that is driving the adoption of sustainability and responsible use of resources as a major factor in this process

Several years ago, coffee producers joined together to address global environmental issues and ensure their companies are sustainable for the future.

The coffee industry has a significant impact on the global economy. More than 2.5 billion cups of the invigorating drink are drunk every day. For many of the 25 million people who work in the industry, its production is the only way to make a living. Therefore, any ecological disasters threaten not only the development of the entire industry, but also the level of social well-being of individual regions. read more