Impact and Transparency Hub
Where your coffee’s journey and impact are easy to explore.
At Change Coffee, transparency is not a box we tick. It is a promise we make. We believe workplaces deserve suppliers who take responsibility for every step of the journey from farm to cup. That is why we share our sourcing, our governance and our impact in a clear and accessible way. We direct part of our sales revenue to impact today, while building towards reinvesting 100% of profits.
See the Change Coffee Impact Report FY25 for a detailed summary of our program contributions and impact.
ESG at Change Coffee
Built for procurement and sustainability teams
Environmental Responsibility
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Ethical origins with full traceability
Every coffee we buy is fully traceable to the farm or cooperative. We work with import partners who provide detailed origin information for each lot, including farm or cooperative name, region and harvest details. Our supply base includes coffees sourced through Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance certified supply chains, as well as coffees sourced via B Corp certified import partners who maintain robust, transparent sourcing systems. This combination gives us confidence in traceability and responsible practices across every lot we select.
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Deforestation protection
Many of our coffees come through independently certified supply chains, including Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance. These certification systems include strict environmental criteria such as land-use monitoring, protection of forests and traceable origin data. This reduces deforestation risk and supports responsible sourcing aligned with global expectations for sustainable coffee.
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Supporting regenerative agriculture (FMNR)
Learn more about FMNRIn FY25, more than fifty thousand dollars from Change Coffee contributed to World Vision’s Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) programs. FMNR is a simple, proven approach that restores tree cover and soil health by nurturing existing root systems. As trees return, biodiversity strengthens, erosion reduces and communities build resilience to climate impacts.
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Packaging that fits the future
All Change Coffee bean bags are 100 percent kerbside recyclable within standard Australian recycling systems. We continue to explore better materials and lower-impact options for other products as technology evolves.
Social Responsibility
Fair compensation and stronger livelihoods
Where we buy from within Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified supply chains, farmers benefit from the protections these systems require. These include minimum pricing safeguards, community premiums, safe labour practices and living-income benchmarks. Some of our coffees are roasted through Commonfolk Coffee, a certified B Corp independently assessed for worker wellbeing, ethical operations and environmental responsibility. Together, these standards help ensure livelihoods are protected across the journey from farm to cup.
Safe and ethical roasting
Our coffee is roasted across two sites. Some coffees are roasted through Commonfolk Coffee, a certified B Corp known for ethical and environmentally responsible operations. We partner with Commonfolk because they help us serve workplaces that require a full suite of services, including machine supply, maintenance and technical support. This partnership allows us to reach more customers, meet broader service needs and ultimately create more impact.All coffees roasted through Commonfolk remain Change Coffee products.The remaining coffees are roasted in our own roastery under World Vision Australia’s governance ecosystem. All roasting partners operate under our Supplier Code of Conduct, which requires safe workplaces, ethical behaviour and transparent operations.
Powered by smallholder communities
All Change Coffee beans are sourced from smallholder farming communities, many of whom belong to cooperatives that provide training, market access and community-led development. Our import partners know their producers personally and provide detailed traceability for every lot we select.
Governance & Policies
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Guided by strong frameworks
As a World Vision Australia social enterprise, Change Coffee operates within a robust set of governance policies that guide our decisions and safeguard the communities we serve.
As part of World Vision Australia’s governance ecosystem, Change Coffee applies the World Vision Australia Supplier Code of Conduct across all roasting, servicing and supply partners. This Code sets clear expectations for ethical behaviour, labour rights, environmental responsibility and transparent operations throughout our supply chain.
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A sourcing approach aligned to global best practice
Our internal sourcing matrix is aligned to the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) Sustainability Framework. The matrix guides all purchasing and is embedded in agreements with our partners.
ESG & Compliance for Procurement Teams
What we can provide for tenders, audits and internal reporting
- Traceability details for your coffee purchases (farm or cooperative, region, harvest / lot)
- Certification evidence for certified lots (Fairtrade transaction or RA traceability/CoC documents)
- Supplier Code of Conduct and confirmation of roaster compliance
- Governance documents (Modern Slavery, Safeguarding, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Whistleblower, Privacy, RAP)
- Packaging specifications (bean bags 100% kerbside recyclable)
- Impact contribution data (e.g., FY25 contribution to FMNR)
- Roasting assurance (our roastery under WVA governance; B Corp partner roastery)
How we handle ESG requests
- Tell us the coffees/SKUs you purchase and the reporting period.
- We prepare a traceability+certification pack for those lots.
- We attach the policy bundle and impact contribution summary.
- If needed, we provide a short assurance letter confirming sourcing approach and governance controls.
One-pager for fast approvals
We also offer a concise ESG Compliance One-Pager (PDF) for quick internal distribution.

Coffee that stands for something
When workplaces choose Change Coffee, they choose a supplier that puts people, land and integrity first. They choose beans that are fully traceable, ethically sourced and roasted with care. And they choose a business that reinvests 100 percent of profits into creating a fairer, safer world for children and communities.
If your organisation requires ESG documentation for internal reporting, audit processes or tender submissions, we are here and happy to support you.
Programs creating change across Australia and the world
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Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is a community led land restoration approach that regrows trees and restores soil health by nurturing existing root systems. It is simple, low cost and...
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is a community led land restoration approach that regrows trees and restores soil health by nurturing existing root systems. It is simple, low cost and...
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Early Childhood Care and Development
Community-led playgroups nurture learning, cultural connection and wellbeing, giving First Nations children and families a strong start and transforming lives across vulnerable communities worldwide.
Early Childhood Care and Development
Community-led playgroups nurture learning, cultural connection and wellbeing, giving First Nations children and families a strong start and transforming lives across vulnerable communities worldwide.
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West Kimberley IMPACT Club
IMPACT Club inspires First Nations young people to strengthen cultural identity, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and prepare for life beyond school through creative projects and on-Country experiences.
West Kimberley IMPACT Club
IMPACT Club inspires First Nations young people to strengthen cultural identity, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and prepare for life beyond school through creative projects and on-Country experiences.