Westrock Coffee Company (Nasdaq: WEST), North America’s leading producer of private label coffee and tea solutions, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting major strides in responsible sourcing, supply chain transparency, and environmental stewardship, while setting an ambitious vision for 2030.
The new report underscores Westrock Coffee’s continued commitment to building a more sustainable and equitable global supply chain, celebrating key milestones that benefit millions of smallholder farmers across its network. Founded on principles of responsible business practices and transparency, the Arkansas-based company supplies coffee, tea, extracts, flavors, and other beverage solutions to some of the world’s top brands in retail, foodservice, hospitality, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors.
“Westrock Coffee was founded to challenge industry norms and create a better future across the coffee supply chain,” said Brooke Cantrell, Vice President of Sustainability at Westrock Coffee. “Our 2024 report reflects the progress we’ve made and charts a clear path toward our 2030 goals.”
Key Highlights from the 2024 Report:
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A Decade of Raíz Sustainability™:
Westrock Coffee’s flagship sustainability program marks ten years of impact, promoting sustainable agriculture, fair labor, and equitable supply chains across Latin America. Since its launch in 2015, Raíz has disbursed over $8.5 million in farmer premiums, reached more than 6,800 farmers, and conducted over 67,000 farm visits to provide technical support, demonstrating measurable long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. -
Sustainable Manufacturing Leadership:
In 2024, Westrock Coffee opened the largest roast-to-ready-to-drink (RTD) manufacturing facility in North America. Designed with sustainability at its core, the facility recycles more than one billion gallons of water annually and features energy-efficient roasters that consume 40% less energy while doubling coffee production capacity. -
Advancing Responsible Sourcing:
The company made significant progress toward its goal of 100% responsibly sourced coffee and tea by 2025. By the end of 2024, 89% of Westrock Coffee’s coffee and 100% of its tea were responsibly sourced. The company also expanded its Real Roots™ sourcing program and conducted comprehensive audits of strategic suppliers against its Responsible Sourcing Policy.
Looking ahead, the 2024 report outlines Westrock Coffee’s sustainability roadmap through 2030. Strategic priorities include enhancing supply chain transparency, expanding economic development initiatives in coffee-producing regions, and strengthening ecosystem resilience across its operations.
To access the full 2024 Sustainability Report, visit Westrock Coffee – Our Impact.
About Westrock Coffee Company:
Westrock Coffee is a leading integrated provider of coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredient solutions in the U.S. and globally. With offices in 10 countries and sourcing operations in 35 origin countries, Westrock Coffee delivers comprehensive services across sourcing, product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution to clients in retail, foodservice, hospitality, and other sectors. For more information, visit WestrockCoffee.com.