At Amokka®, we trade coffee with Impact
Great coffee should benefit not just those who drink it but also those who grow it. That’s why Scanomat and Amokka® Coffee created Impact Trade—a sourcing model that truly supports farming communities. Instead of relying on third-party certifications, we build direct, long-term partnerships with coffee producers, paying higher prices for quality beans and investing in projects that make a real difference.
With Impact Trade, we ensure that every coffee brewed with TopBrewer is sourced responsibly, supporting farming communities beyond just the price of coffee. This model funds initiatives such as education, clean water access, infrastructure improvements, and sustainability projects, all chosen in collaboration with farmers.
By fostering local ownership and transparency, Impact Trade creates a supply chain where quality and ethical responsibility go hand in hand.
Coffee with Impact
Impact Trade Goals
Empower Communities Through Impact
We commit to earmarking funds from every kilo of coffee purchased for community-led projects that improve infrastructure, education, or farmer livelihoods. By fostering local ownership and driving meaningful change, we ensure long-lasting benefits for coffee-growing regions.
Build Long-Term and Ethical Partnerships
Our relationships with farms and cooperatives are built on trust, fairness, and shared growth. We pay fair prices through sustained partnerships, promote sustainable farming practices, and protect labour and human rights, creating a foundation for ethical and environmentally responsible sourcing.
Champion Transparency and Accountability
We ensure every cup of coffee is responsibly sourced, traceable from farm to cup, and aligned with global standards for ethical governance, environmental sustainability, and fair labour practices. Our commitment includes protecting Indigenous rights and upholding deforestation-free production.
Why We Choose Impact Trade Over Certification
When you buy coffee, you might assume that certifications like Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance guarantee better conditions for farmers. While these programs have helped raise awareness about fair wages and sustainability, they follow fixed structures that don’t always reflect the realities of Specialty Coffee production.
At Scanomat, we believe in a more direct and flexible approach that prioritises quality, long-term partnerships, and targeted investments in farming communities. Rather than paying for certification labels, we work closely with farmers, negotiate higher prices based on quality, and dedicate additional funds to community-led projects like education, clean water, and infrastructure improvements.
In the linked article, we explain why we have chosen Impact Trade over traditional certifications and how our model ensures that more money goes directly to the farmers who grow our coffee.
Read the Q&A on Impact Trade Coffee
Coffee brewed with TopBrewer is traded with Impact
Amokka® Impact Trade Projects
With Impact Trade we are supporting farming communities beyond just the price of coffee.
In Mexico, we have partnered with rural communities in Chiapas to address the growing education gap through the Connecting Schools initiative. This project aims to provide satellite internet access to schools and surrounding households in areas with no existing internet or communication infrastructure.
In Indonesia we have supported the construction of concrete pathways in coffee-producing villages, replacing muddy trails with safer, more accessible roads. These improvements have helped farmers transport coffee cherries more efficiently, especially during harvest season, while also benefiting the wider community.
This is a picture from Finca Jesper in Nicaragua. Since 2018, we have been working in Nicaragua to advance sustainability and improve coffee production. Our projects began with CO2-neutral water pumps and solar-powered coffee processing, reducing dependence on diesel and lowering environmental impact.
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