Establishing a baseline for the implementation of regenerative agriculture measures and the carbon footprint of Costa Rican coffee producers certified under the Rainforest Alliance standard.
Establishing a baseline for the implementation of regenerative agriculture measures and the carbon footprint of Costa Rican coffee producers certified under the Rainforest Alliance standard.
FUNDECOR collected field information from 205 coffee-producing agroforestry farms, located in various coffee-growing regions of Costa Rica, with the objective of obtaining key data on their production and environmental practices. This work allowed for an analysis of the performance of farms certified under the Rainforest Alliance standard in relation to the Regenerative Agriculture scorecard,
identifying progress, opportunities for improvement, and priority areas for technical assistance.
Additionally, the process included establishing a baseline for carbon emissions associated with coffee cultivation on certified farms, representing a significant step toward understanding the sector's climate impact and guiding future sustainability actions. This
information contributes to strengthening decision-making, promoting regenerative practices, and highlighting the efforts of producers working toward a more environmentally responsible coffee industry.
Coffee growing regions of Costa Rica:
Central Valley, Western Valley, Turrialba, Brunca, Los Santos (Tarrazú), Valle del General, and Orosi
Partners:
Ecom-Fj Orlich
Volcafé
Coopedota
Cattica
Grupo Arribada
Santa Ediviges
Finca cafetalera Aquiares
Cafetalera Las Brisas
Hacienda Juan Viñas
Client:
Rainforest Alliance NGO
Project progress:
Start: May 2024
Completion: August 2024
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