Lecture Description
This presentation explores the practical steps taken by Sancoffee, a Brazilian specialty coffee cooperative and the SCA Sustainability Award Winner 2024, to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of coffee production. Drawing from real-world data and extensive field experience, Ana Claudia Silva will discuss how Sancoffee has developed methodologies for carbon measurement, implemented sustainable practices, and fostered a commitment to environmental responsibility among its member farms.
The session will delve into the cooperative’s efforts to build a carbon-neutral value chain through strategies such as composting, use of cover crops, renewable energy adoption, and the recovery of degraded areas. Attendees will also gain insights into the collaborative process that integrates farmers, cooperatives, and the broader coffee supply chain, creating actionable solutions to address climate challenges while maintaining high coffee quality.
Date: Sunday April 27, 2025
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Room 352DEF
Category: Sustainability
Access: This lecture is free to attend with a Specialty Coffee Expo entry badge. Register to attend Specialty Coffee Expo here.
Please note that lecture sessions are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is highly recommended to secure your seat.
Speakers
Ana Claudia Silva
Head of Impact, Sancoffee
Ana Claudia Silva is the Head of Impact at Sancoffee, a Brazilian specialty coffee cooperative with a strong focus on sustainability and community development. She has been deeply involved in initiatives to measure and reduce carbon footprints in coffee production, helping Sancoffee become acknowledged as a carbon-neutral coffee cooperative.
Ana leads key projects like the Bio Recovery initiative, focused on land restoration, and the Nascentes Women Coffee program, which supports female producers in improving coffee quality and achieving greater independence. Her work emphasizes practical approaches to sustainability, combining environmental leadership with tangible benefits for farmers and their communities.
With years of hands-on experience and a collaborative approach, Ana brings valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of sustainable coffee production.