Lars & Margo Coffee Roasters Environmental Sustainability Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2026

Review Date: 01/01/2027

1. Our Commitment

Lars & Margo Coffee Roasters is dedicated to sourcing, roasting, and serving premium specialty coffee while minimizing our environmental footprint. We recognize that the coffee industry has a significant impact on the planet, and we are committed to sustainable practices that protect the environment for future generations. We adopt a "reduce, reuse, recycle" approach across all operations, from farm to cup. 

2. Sustainable Sourcing (Green Coffee)

We are committed to ethical sourcing that respects both farmers and the planet. 

  • Traceability: We prioritize direct trade relationships to ensure transparency in our supply chain.

  • Farm-Level Support: We aim to support producers with, or invest in, farming methods that mitigate climate change. 

3. Roasting & Operations

We aim to reduce energy consumption and emissions during the roasting process. 

  • Energy Efficiency: We utilize energy-efficient roasting technology by roasting in small batches to minimize gas and electricity usage.

  • Waste Management: We actively manage waste, recycling and upcycling packaging materials (jute bags, plastic liners) and repurposing green coffee waste. 

4. Sustainable Packaging & Waste Reduction

We are working toward a circular economy by minimizing single-use materials. 

  • Coffee Packaging: May 2026 will see Lars & Margo switching from Japanese recycled kraft bags to wastemade, resealable and 100% recyclable (LDPE4) packaging for our beans.

  • Shipping Materials: All dispatch boxes, tape, and padding are made from recycled, FSC-certified materials and reused materials. Many of our wholesale boxes are shipped through donations from our local hospital.

  • Café/Wholesale: We promote the use of reusable cups, offer discounts to customers with keep-cups, and provide fully compostable take-away cups and lids.

  • We encourage refill containers for those visiting the roastery and refill tins for wholesale partners. For 2026 we are working with partners towards a refillable bag system.

5. Transport & Logistics

We aim to minimize the carbon footprint of our deliveries. 

  • Green Logistics: We optimize delivery routes to reduce fuel consumption.

  • Shipping: We aim to use shipping partners with carbon-neutral initiatives. 

6. Team & Culture

Sustainability is embedded in our company culture. 

  • Research and training: We provide regular environmental training to staff to raise awareness of waste reduction and energy efficiency.

7. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

We track our environmental impact and set goals for improvement.