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Sustainability

Positive Impactfrom Origin to Cup

We are part of society, and we want to improve it. From origin to cup, we work hard so that our actions always have a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.

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People

The Soul of Coffee

Coffee is a matter of the soul. And the people are the ones who give it a body. Every employee, producer, and customer is irreplaceable because it is in closeness that we discover the future.

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Communities

Together we do better

Coffee culture begins with valuing the people who depend on it. By preserving origins, we protect people and knowledge, ensuring development that aligns with local traditions.

  • ICP* members

    International Coffee Partners

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    We are part of the ICP organization, sharing resources and knowledge with small family production units worldwide to ensure their sustainability.

  • Impact Projects

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    Through the Associação Coração Delta, we implement various educational projects that emphasize responsible entrepreneurship.

  • Local Suppliers

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    We collaborate with coffee-growing regions that embrace sustainable practices, promoting more responsible behavior.

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Cultivatea Future inEach Coffee Bean

East Timor, 1999

Rui Nabeiro travels to Timor to support local coffee producers after independence. Instead of only purchasing the coffee, he invests in strengthening the cooperatives by providing equipment and technical knowledge.

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Television commercial about DELTA in Timor.

Impossible Coffees

Social activism benefits everyone

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Impossible Coffees

Social activism benefits everyone

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The IMPOSSIBLE COFFEES range gives visibility to producers of unique micro-lots, celebrating stories of resilience and love from diverse backgrounds.

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Café Cantoninho

Produced at Roça Monte Café by Amedy “Catoninho”, this micro-lot from São Tomé and Príncipe expresses the richness of the local terroir and its history.

(01)Fruity notes of mango and passion fruit
(02)Medium and elegant body
(03)Lively, fresh acidity
(04)A smooth, chocolatey finish
Do you know Café Cantoninho
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Amboim Coffee

Produced in the Porto Amboim region of Angola, this coffee results from the dedicated work of a collective of women who preserve the coffee-growing tradition.

(01)Intense cocoa notes
(02)Hint of nuts
(03)Full body
(04)Earthy and persistent finish
Get to know Café de Amboim
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Azores Coffee

Produced on the volcanic soils of the Azores, this coffee signifies the onset of national coffee cultivation, merging agricultural innovation with authentic island heritage.

(01)Soft notes of chocolate
(02)Shades of dried fruits
(03)Balanced acidity
(04)Finish with a floral touch
Do you know Café dos Açores
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Café Toki

Grown in the mountains of Chiang Mai, this coffee reflects the legacy of local communities and the ongoing dedication of a new generation of producers.

(01)Mango and pineapple notes
(02)Citrus touch of lemon
(03)Balanced acidity
(04)Finish with a floral touch
Do you know Café Toki
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Azores Project

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The only coffee grown in Europe is from Portugal, and we support the families that produce it.

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80Producers supported through training actions and workshops

6New local coffee varieties under study and development

1.2kHours of fieldwork and knowledge production

160People who contributed to the production of knowledge

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Planet

Take action today for a better tomorrow.

We are committed to implementing environmentally sustainable business practices and investing in new technologies to reduce the environmental impact of our operations.

  • Green Resources

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    We invest in green energy. The Novadelta industrial unit already runs 100% on renewable energy and is optimized with natural light, LEDs, and automated systems.

  • Solar Panels

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    32% of the energy needs of our commercial infrastructure are already met by photovoltaic solar panels — and installation continues.

  • Electric Fleet

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    We are electrifying our commercial fleet. In Lisbon, it is already 100% electric, with 150 vehicles.

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We stand for Biodiversity

Protecting the ecosystem means caring for the land that sustains us. When coffee grows in harmony with nature, everyone benefits.

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Healthy Soils

Taking care of the soil ensures the future of coffee.

(01)We promote organic coffees that use fewer chemicals, helping to preserve and regenerate the soil.
(02)We encourage sustainable farming practices among small-scale producers.
(03)We prioritise production methods that safeguard soil fertility and minimize erosion.
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Conservation of Diversity

Cultivating balance with every harvest.

(01)We buy coffee from more than 20 origins, protecting unique ecosystems.
(02)We select certified coffees that help protect biodiversity in the regions where they are grown.
(03)We promote awareness of responsible consumption and encourage the conservation of natural habitats.
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Ecosystem Vitality

By working together with the communities, we strengthen the land.

(01)We collaborate with the Coffee & Climate initiative to help producers adapt to climate change.
(02)We provide training in good agricultural practices to increase crop resilience.
(03)We advocate for sustainable farming practices that safeguard ecosystems.

Coffee& Climate

Collaborating for a fair climate future.

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Coffee& Climate

Collaborating for a fair climate future.

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Since 2010, Delta has been part of this initiative to ensure that coffee production is more sustainable and resilient to climate change.

2010 - 2016

Phase I

Development and testing of the Coffee & Climate approach, creating practical methodologies to assist coffee producers in addressing climate challenges.

2016 - 2019

Phase II

Expanding the initiative in the pilot countries aims to scale effective practices and expand the network of partners and technical expertise.

2020-2023

Phase III

Encouraging coffee producers to adopt more sustainable practices, focusing on reducing emissions and enhancing the carbon storage capabilities of coffee plantations and their surrounding landscapes.

2024 - 2028

Phase IV - In progress

Evaluation of coffee-based agroforestry systems and the implementation of climate strategies with a beneficial impact at the local level.

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Partners

We work with associations that make a difference in everyday life

Smart WastePortugal

Collaborative platform that supports the transition to a circular economy in waste management.

AICC

Industrial and Commercial Coffee Association, which promotes the interests of the coffee sector in Portugal.

APPDI

The Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion has the mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in organizations.

PPE

Empresários Pela Inclusão Social focuses on promoting school success and social inclusion.

PACT

Portuguese for Plastics, an initiative that aims to accelerate the transition to a circular plastics economy in Portugal.

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