SUSTAINABILITY

IS AT OUR CORE

MOGIANA’S COFFEE IS MUCH MORE THAN FAIR-TRADE, IT’S FAMILY-TRADE. FROM OUR FAMILY’S FARM TO YOUR CUP.

At Mogiana Coffee, sustainability is more than a buzzword. It’s at the very heart of everything we do. To us, sustainability goes beyond the plants, soil, air, and water and extends to the people and the community that makes it all possible. “Sustainable” is simply part of who we are. Since the beginning, our forefathers operated in a way to ensure our workers’ well being and to care for our land for future generations.  From a seed of an idea sprouts a new way to brew a better cup of coffee that takes the greater good into account. The result is a coffee that transcends mere beans and water to create a movement we can all get behind. The family farm is much more than a working business – it’s a self-sustaining “agro-village” home to 47 resident families. These families cultivate and sustain a strong sense of community. Housing is provided for farmworkers and their families free of charge. There is also a church, a health clinic, a social club for gatherings and dances as well as a soccer field.

MOGIANA'S CORE VALUES

OUR PEOPLE

At our farm in Brazil, families receive free:
  • Housing
  • Community Events
  • Education & Nutrition for Children
  • Access to Health Clinics


WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYLCING

AT OUR FARM IN BRAZIL:
  • All Wastewater is Treated Before Returning to Streams.
  • Coffee Husks are Composted and Used as Fertilizer.

Inclusion & Diversity

  • Curently Employing in Partnership with the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society.

carbon reduction & energy efficiency

We use a Loring to roast, which:
  • Emits 80% Less CO₂ and Greenhouse Gases
  • Known As One of the Most Eco-friendly Commercial Roasters on the Market
  • Uses 80% Less Natural Gas
  • Equivalent to the Emissions of 54 Cars or the Annual Electricity Use of 44 Homes.

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING

AT OUR ROASTERY IN BURNABY, BC:
  • 90% Accomplishment Towards Becoming a Zero
    Waste Roasting Facility.
  • Partnership with PerkEco to Properly Recycle our Coffee and Burlap Bean Bags.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

  • Since 1950, We Have Harnessed Our Own Energy Using a Hydropowered Generator.
  • Our Farm Is Off the Power Grid for Eleven Months Each Year.

Alleviating food insecurity through community efforts

Vancouver Food Runners

Earlier this year, we partnered with Vancouver Food Runners as volunteers to deliver surplus food to Metro Vancouver nonprofits running food programs, rescuing perfectly good food from the landfill. To date, we've completed over 20 food rescues, delivering more than 650 cases and 1,000 lbs of food. As a result, we've helped reduce CO₂ emissions by diverting food that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill.

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Empowering through education

Education is our forefront

Our village school, named after my great-grandmother Mathilde Carvalho Dias, was built on land donated by the farm and provides free education to 700 children from the Mogiana Valley. Mogiana Coffee not only pays fair prices for its coffee but also directly supports individuals, families, and the community.

Partnering with Local Institutions

Inspiring Future Leaders

We take pride in our social responsibility to inspire the next generation of leaders by sharing the principles of ethical coffee sourcing, growing, and trading. That’s why we actively partner with local post-secondary institutions and businesses to deliver specialized coffee lectures.⁠ Some of our collaborations are with UBC, VCC, and PICA, where we engage with students and professionals in the hospitality, culinary, and pastry industries.

Harnessing Nature

Sustainable Coffee Through Renewable Energy

In the 1950s, a turbine and generator were installed at the farm to harness waterfall power, allowing it to operate off the grid for 11 months each year. The same generator still powers homes and processing equipment. Additionally, 20% of the farm remains untouched forest. Wastewater is treated to protect the stream, and dried coffee husks are used for soil fertilization and to power equipment. Our renewable energy use helps us stay sustainable and maintain the land for producing exceptional coffee.

Community Impact From the Mogiana Coffee Farm

We’ve created jobs for 47 families at our coffee farm, supporting the local economy. We take pride in paying fair wages and consistently offer farmers a sustainable price for their coffee, fostering strong and lasting relationships with them.

In addition to providing jobs, we've established a thriving agro-village where the entire community flourishes. This agro-village includes housing, health clinics, community events, and various resources to support the well-being and development of the families employed by Mogiana.

Community Impact From the Mogiana Coffee Farm

Along with supplying free education, each student receives a nutritious meal every day, which supports their health and enhances their ability to learn. This initiative not only fosters academic success but also contributes to the overall well-being of the children and their families.

We have built free housing for resident families and farmers, providing them with a safe and stable home. This initiative alleviates financial burdens and fosters a sense of community. By ensuring adequate shelter, we empower families to focus on their work and education, enhancing their quality of life and benefiting the entire agro-village.