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BLK & Bold Episode 3: The Journey from Bean to Cup

The story of coffee begins long before it reaches a roaster. It starts on farms where climate change is already reshaping the land.

Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns and recurring droughts are forcing farmers to adapt quickly or risk losing their livelihoods.

In this episode of our four-part docuseries, BLK & Bold co-founder Rod Johnson travels to San Ignacio, Peru, to meet with a key farming cooperative in their supply chain.

Rod Johnson, co-founder of BLK & Bold, visiting coffee farms in Peru

On the ground, he learns how local growers are responding to climate pressures through sustainable techniques, from drought-resistant coffee varieties to innovative planting and harvesting methods. This first-hand insight highlights a critical step in any sustainability journey: understanding the full production process and building strong relationships with suppliers to create lasting, climate-smart solutions.

Our expert accompanying the BLK & Bold team

Adam Hammes, VP Sustainability Assurance, North America, SGS

Adam

Hammes

VP Sustainability Assurance, North America, SGS

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