Fostering shared value throughout the entire coffee value chain
Sustainably certified coffee
We firmly believe in fostering shared values throughout the entire coffee supply chain. Our affiliate partnerships are designed to benefit everyone involved, from farmers to roasters and ultimately, the consumers who savour every cup.
Well Grounded is dedicated to nurturing a diverse talent pool for the specialty coffee sector by facilitating accredited SCA training, enhancing interpersonal skills, providing personalised mentorship and offering job support.
Supporting a thriving coffee community
Equatorial Traders is an international coffee trader with sustainability at its core. We recognise the opportunity to embed sustainable and ethical practices into our supply chains. Beyond our trading excellence, we strive to fulfil our social and environmental responsibilities so that future generations can experience being part of a thriving coffee community
Embedding sustainable
and ethical practices throughout our
supply chains
Actively engaged in promoting sustainability and social benefits
Building enduring, sustainable partnerships
We actively engage in diverse programs and projects aimed at promoting sustainability. Internally, we implement measures to support our employees in adapting to the ever-evolving work environment. This includes initiatives like waste recycling, responsible electricity use and social benefits to ensure the well-being and rights of our workforce.
Helping overcome barriers to employment
Well Grounded is a social enterprise that empowers people with the skills, training, mentorship and the qualifications they need to access work in the specialty coffee industry.
We work with Well Grounded by providing office space for their training activities and head-office in London. Our offices are located in the same building meaning that we can maintain a lively, friendly and active relationship with the team. We often collaborate and pull our resources to run coffee tasting events and workshops and provide an industry insight into green coffee trading.
