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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 [email protected]+44 (0)845.838.7564
www.carbon-clear.comwww.carbon-clear.com
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