Applying PAS 2050 in the field – lessons from a Central America coffee grower

BSI Annual Carbon & Environmental Footprinting Conference 2012

Jamal Gore, Carbon Clear

Coopedota R.L.

• Cooperativa de Caficultores de

Dota R.L. (CoopeDota)

• Coffee cooperative established

1960 in Santa Maria de Dota, San

Jose, Costa Rica

• 800 farmers• 800 farmers

• Concerned about climate change

impacts – yields down 26% in

decade

• Desire to offer a value-added

product to international & local

buyers

Consultant brief

1. Conduct PAS 2050 compliant product carbon footprint

calculations for two of CoopeDota’s products.

2. Work with staff to identify carbon reduction opportunities

and construct a clearly defined carbon management plan

for each product with reduction goals and a path to reach

those goals. those goals.

3. Source PAS 2060 compliant carbon offset credits to

balance out emissions resulting from each CoopeDota

coffee product.

4. Serve as ‘other party verifier’ for PAS 2060 Declarations of

Achievement & Communication for each product and

provide appropriate product logo.

PAS 2050

Green coffee beans– Exported for roasting and

sale in US, UK, Germany

and Japan

– Cradle-to-gate (Port

Two separate analyses:

Limon) analysis

Roasted coffee beans– Sold in supermarkets in

San Jose & Santa Maria

– Cradle-to-grave analysis

Process Map: Cradle to Gate

Process Map: Cradle to Grave

Results: Green Coffee Beans

95%

3%2%

Raw Materials

Manufacturing

Distribution

Results: Roasted Beans

71%

7%

6%

7%9%

Raw Materials

Manufacturing

Distribution

Use

Disposal

Results

Prioritised GHG emissions reduction pathways for the client

Enhanced product visibility due to green credentials

• Praised by Costa Rican Environment Minister during regional environmental

summit

• Presented to Prince Charles and prepared at Buckingham Palace for Queen

ElizabethElizabeth

• Used at the World Barista Championships in London

• Featured on CNN and local news stations

Observations

Growers want to be environmentally friendly, not carbon accounting experts

Possible to follow the standard, but need to be hands-on to get accurate data

• Fertiliser: primary data from farmers• Fertiliser: primary data from farmers

• Use/disposal phase: household surveys in San Jose & Santa Maria

Fertiliser impact is always a surprise!

Jamal Gore, Managing Directorjgore@carbon-clear.com+44 (0)845.838.7564

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