Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG) has announced the completion of its Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), a critical milestone in refining the company’s sustainability strategy in alignment with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The assessment not only evaluates how sustainability topics impact NKG’s business, but also how its business affects people, communities, and ecosystems across the coffee value chain.
The assessment identified five key material topics that will shape NKG’s strategic sustainability priorities going forward:
Climate Change (E1), Biodiversity and Ecosystems (E4), Producers and Workers in the Value Chain (S2), Own Workforce (S1), and Business Conduct (G1).
Insights That Shape the Future
According to the Group Sustainability Department, the DMA reveals that NKG is already on a solid path in several areas: from climate adaptation and mitigation to improved livelihoods and robust governance. Yet, the findings also underscore growing challenges—climate change is already affecting supply chains and farmer livelihoods, and biodiversity loss is becoming increasingly urgent. At the same time, the company is recommitting to the well-being of its own workforce as a strategic priority.
“This DMA is more than regulatory compliance,” said a spokesperson from NKG. “It helps us identify where we can maximize our positive impact and understand where key sustainability risks lie—both for coffee producers and for our business resilience.”
Guiding Strategy for 2025 and Beyond
As NKG sharpens its sustainability strategy for 2025, the DMA will guide the development of targeted measures and quantifiable goals. The goal is clear: to drive real, measurable change and ensure transparent reporting in all areas that matter.
NKG’s strategic framework, the Responsible Business Program (RBP), continues to steer group-wide sustainability efforts. Structured around four focus areas and nine strategic objectives, the RBP ensures that the company’s actions—from farm to cup—are consistent, measurable, and aligned with long-term impact.
“A future-proof coffee industry begins with understanding where we are and where we need to go. This assessment gives us that clarity.”
More Than 300 Staff Driving Local Change
A cornerstone of NKG’s sustainability strategy lies in its people: over 300 employees across origin countries are actively working with producers to co-create local solutions. Beyond internal strategy, NKG partners with a range of stakeholders and industry bodies to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable coffee industry.
Among its notable initiatives:
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NKG Bloom, which empowers smallholder farmers with resources and pathways out of poverty.
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NKG Verified, a traceability and sustainability assurance program offering verified supply chain data for customers.
Transparency and Integrity at the Core
NKG emphasizes that data-driven transparency is central to its operations, especially under regulatory frameworks such as the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) and CSRD. The company’s Grievance and Due Diligence systems help maintain integrity throughout the supply chain—ensuring ethical conduct, fair treatment, and environmental accountability.
Open Resources and Next Steps
NKG invites stakeholders to explore the full findings of the Double Materiality Assessment through its official portal, where users can also download the 2024 Sustainability Report, Code of Conduct documents, and learn more about NKG’s approaches to EU regulations and supply chain integrity.
In a statement underscoring its long-term commitment, NKG said:
“Sustainability is not a buzzword for us. It is our responsibility—today and tomorrow—so that everyone along the value chain can thrive, and generations to come can continue enjoying their daily cup of coffee.”
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Explore NKG’s full Sustainability Report 2024 and the Double Materiality Assessment findings here.