Sustainability

WE STEP IN - for people and planet

The global challenges along our supply chains – human rights, fair pay, and environmental and climate protection – require decisive action. As a Hanseatic family business, taking responsibility is a given for us: Since 2006, sustainability has been firmly anchored in our values and shapes everything we do – from product design to production and transport, to use and disposal. Our goal is not only to make a contribution to people and nature, but also to enable our customers to live a conscious everyday life through sustainable products and ranges. We know that we have not yet reached our goal and that in some areas we will continue to be part of the problem. That's why we use our entrepreneurial strength every day to become more part of the solution – with real changes that have an impact. Because only when we go beyond words and put responsibility into practice can we make a concrete contribution to people and the environment.

Newsfeed and current topics: Sustainability at Tchibo

Coffee & Sustainability
Tchibo @ Sustainable Economy Summit 2026
24.04.2026

Data use, supply chain transparency, and reporting standards: Pablo represented Tchibo on the panel "Understanding Supply Chains: Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience" at the Sustainable Economy Summit on April 22 in Berlin. Click here for the recording.
Photo: Sustainable Economy gGmbH_Jörg Farys

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The second issue of our magazine "what the future needs" is here!
23.04.2026

Under the title "Change and Impact", we are addressing the future viability of coffee: How can we strengthen farmers' economic resilience and prepare them for the consequences of climate change and other crises? We are looking at challenges, but also opportunities and concrete measures.

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Coffee Canopy Partnership: Global alliance against deforestation in the coffee sector
22.04.2026

We are proud to be member of the Coffee Canopy Partnership! By combining high-resolution satellite imagery and AI technology, together we’re identifying deforestation risk, supporting landscape restoration and protecting the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers for generations to come.

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That was the dialogue event “SPOTLIGHT. Will we still have coffee tomorrow?”
16.04.2026

Will we still have coffee tomorrow? We discussed this question at the "KLARTEXT" dialogue event in Berlin. The answer, of course, is neither simple nor straightforward. Many dimensions, perspectives, and challenges... We look back on an exciting event with valuable conversations and open dialogues.

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SPOTLIGHT. Will we still have coffee tomorrow?
09.04.2026

About responsibility, prices, and the future of our favorite product: On April 14, 2026, we are hosting a dialogue event in Berlin – with stakeholders from business, civil society, consumer protection, science, and the media. Secure your participation now: klartext@tchibo-dialogveranstaltung.de

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Spiegel Online article: "This is how Tchibo and Ritter Sport want to save coffee and chocolate"
02.04.2026

Recently published on Spiegel Online, from DER SPIEGEL 15/2026: Will coffee and chocolate soon become unaffordable? Tchibo and Ritter Sport warn of a tipping point in supply and call for investments to ensure stable harvests.
Photo: DER SPIEGEL (online), Screenshot www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/

Environment
Tchibo Refurbished in the new customer magazine "Tchibo Momente"
23.03.2026

Thoroughly tested: How does Tchibo Refurbished work – and is it worth it? Our colleague Karo reports on pages 22/23 of the new "Tchibo Momente" (translated: "Tchibo moments") customer magazine. "We believe that our devices can bring joy for a very long time" says Karo in the interview. Read now!

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EUDR preparation: Tchibo rated GOOD by the Environmental Action Germany (DUH)
06.03.2026

The Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe, DUH) has published the report "Forest in your coffee cup - Why clear rules for a sustainable coffee supply chain are essential" on the current state of German companies' preparations for the EUDR. Tchibo received a "good" in overall rating.

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Podcast "5 Tassen täglich": #135 Sweet lupin - the future of coffee?
17.02.2026

In the new episode of our podcast „5 Tassen täglich“ we take a closer look at the versatile sweet lupin, also regarding their contribution towards more sustainability: shorter delivery routes and a regional approach ... listen, how the native sweet lupine can makes coffee more sustainable.

Environment
Tchibo @ Handelsblatt Annual Conference Circular Economy 2026
23.01.2026

At this year's Handelsblatt Annual Conference Circular Economy, our colleague Kristina, together with Andrea from koorvi, presented on Tchibo Refurbished – practical, with lessons learned and initial results: A real use case of the Circular Economy!
Photo: Handelsblatt Circular Economy / Foto Vogt

Environment
Interview: “EU Green Deal and PPWR act as a massive driver of innovation”
07.01.2026

Packaging improvers: In this interview with sicherverpackt.de, our colleagues Helena and Marius from packaging development explain how innovations in material, machine and data management are shaping the future of coffee packaging and why new ways of thinking are crucial.
Photo: sicherverpackt.de

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