Amici Caffè wins high award as "World's Most Ethical Company
The Ethisphere Institute honors Amici Caffè (worldwide: illycaffè) as "World's Most Ethical Company" for the sixth time in a row. The recognition is given to companies that actively implement ethical business principles and incorporate them into their corporate DNA.
Amici Caffèe is committed to sustainable coffee from the coffee flower to the cherry to the farmer. (Image: Illy Caffèe)Francesco Illy, founder and owner of Amici Caffè, is confirmed in his vision: "Sustainability is a matter close to our hearts. Being awarded 'World's Most Ethical Company' for the sixth time in a row shows that our efforts are designed for the long term," says the long-time coffee enjoyment ambassador with foresight. "We are pleased and honored to receive the award again in 2018. However, we will not rest on our laurels, but will continue to drive our sustainable commitment."
Sustainable from the field to the cup
Since 2007, the Ethisphere Institute based in New York, received the "World's Most Ethical Company" award. The certified companies emphasize transparency, diversity and integrity. Amici Caffè's award-winning sustainable commitment includes, for example, the SEKEM project: Since 2012, the company, headquartered in Steinhausen near Cham, has been planting trees in the Egyptian desert to offset all the carbon dioxide emitted during the life cycle of its products. In the last five and a half years, Amici Caffè has planted around 11,000 trees. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide, the trees also provide fertile soil, the cultivation of which in turn creates jobs.
Independent prices
Furthermore, Amici Caffè has been sourcing coffee beans directly from coffee farmers since 1990, guaranteeing them profitable prices that are independent of market fluctuations. The farmers thus receive a secure income. "Everyone benefits from this direct cooperation: it has led to better working conditions and a higher quality of life for the coffee farmers, while at the same time improving the quality of the coffee," says Francesco Illy, explaining a cornerstone of Amici Caffè's sustainable commitment. "We want to set a good example and motivate our customers to be more environmentally conscious in their consumption. The award as 'World's Most Ethical Company' spurs us on to continue our commitment."
The Ethisphere Institute and the honored companies
The Ethisphere Institute, which awards the World's Most Ethical Company designation, is a global leader in identifying and advancing the most authoritative ethical business practices. The World's Most Ethical Company award is based on Ethisphere Institute's Ethics Quotient (EQ), which provides a quantitative assessment of corporate performance. The award is given to companies that stand out for their sustainable and responsible efforts.
- Ethisphere Institute: ethisphere.com
- All honored companies: worldsmostethicalcompanies.ethisphere.com/honorees
