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UTZ Certification Sustainability Profile

UTZ is a certification program focused on sustainable farming practices for coffee, cocoa, tea, and hazelnut production. The program enables farmers to implement better farming methods, improve working conditions, adapt to climate change, and protect the environment through strict requirements audited by independent certification bodies. In 2018, UTZ merged with the Rainforest Alliance to create a unified certification program.

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UTZ Certification Sustainability Actions

Launch of UTZ Certification Program

Established certification program in 2002 to promote sustainable coffee farming practices globally, starting as UTZ Kapeh initiative between Guatemalan farmer and Dutch roaster

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Program Expansion

Expanded certification program beyond coffee to include cocoa, tea, and hazelnut production, with focus on addressing child labor, climate change, and farmer income

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Rainforest Alliance Merger

Merged with Rainforest Alliance in 2018 to strengthen sustainable agriculture standards and create unified certification program

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UTZ Certification Sustainability Commitments

2020

Transition to New Certification Program

Implementation of new Rainforest Alliance 2020 Certification Program, gradually phasing out UTZ certification program

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Sustainable Development Goals

UTZ Certification is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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