The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2024. The 2024 Sustainability Awards will recognize for-profit and non-profit organizations that advance sustainability in the coffee sector while inspiring others to design and initiate similar endeavors innovations.  The 2024 award winners will be recognized for their achievements at Specialty Coffee Expo in Chicago and World of Coffee Copenhagen.

The Sustainability Awards were created in 2004 to promote, encourage and honor the efforts of those serving as role models through sustainable projects in the specialty coffee sector. Each year, aligned with our Sustainable Coffee Agenda, an ad hoc SCA Sustainability Committee reviews dozens of applications from around the globe. The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2024. The 2024 Sustainability Awards will recognize for-profit and non-profit organizations that advance sustainability in the coffee sector while inspiring others to design and initiate similar endeavors and innovations.

Sustainability Award: For-Profit 

This award recognizes the role that for-profit companies play in the sustainability of the coffee sector. Please note that this award is for businesses that have been operating for at least three years. Products, projects, and ideas do not qualify for the award.

Sustainability Award: Non-Profit 

This award celebrates a non-profit organization (or one of its projects) that advances the coffee sector’s pursuit of sustainability. Please note that this award is only for organizations/projects that have been operating for at least three years. Products, companies, business models, and ideas do not qualify for the award.

You can learn more about the categories here.
A note on the previous category of the Individual Award: The SCA is reevaluating how to best identify and celebrate individuals from across the value chain who have contributed to advancing sustainability in the coffee industry and will pause the Individual Award until further notice.

Read all about the 2023 Sustainability Award winners below.