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
Report "Benchmarking Coffee Production and Climate Risk"
05.06.2026

We are happy to support and share the report "Benchmarking Coffee Production and Climate Risk", published by TechnoServe and backed by UNIDO and leading coffee companies. It highlights where farmers are most vulnerable to climate change and identifies opportunities to strengthen the sector’s future.

Coffee & Sustainability
The new Kaffeereport: This year with a focus on "Impact"
02.06.2026

Anyone seeking to make a difference in the world of coffee today must take responsibility - and bridge the gap between good intentions and genuine change. An issue dedicated to effectiveness: The Tchibo Kaffeereport 2026 (incidentally, already the 15th edition!) focuses on the topic of "Impact."

Coffee & Sustainability
Interview Umweltdialog: "The Plantation as a Classroom, the Farmer as a Teacher" (Part 2)
27.05.2026

Part 2 of this series focuses on the on-site training sessions in Vietnam: It covers the growth of coffee plants - but also personal growth of people. No one-sided lectures, instead it’s all about active participation. Discover here how participatory approaches work within our Tchibo Coffee Program.

Coffee & Sustainability
Interview Umweltdialog: "At the End of the Gravel Road" (Part 1)
21.05.2026

In this two-part series from Umweltdialog, join our colleague Fanny on her journey to Vietnam - a country that excels at producing coffee, yet remains poor. This is precisely where the Tchibo Coffee Program steps in: its goal is to improve farmers' incomes and stabilize their living conditions.

Coffee & Sustainability
Kahawa Skuli – The School Coffee That Sets an Example
20.05.2026

For the fourth time now, we are offering "Kahawa Skuli" - the school coffee from Tanzania. Launched in 2017 in collaboration with our partner City Coffee Ltd, the "Tanzania Coffee Clubs" initiative now involves seven schools and over 1,200 young farmers across the Mbeya and Songwe regions.

Coffee & Sustainability
World Coffee Research (WCR) releases 2025 annual report
15.05.2026

In 2025, WCR, with support from member companies and in collaboration with its global partners, made tremendous progress toward the development and distribution of tomorrow’s climate-resilient coffee varieties. We are part of it! Click here for the newly released 2025 annual report.

Non Food & Sustainability
CN3 furniture: Made for long-term use
13.05.2026

A glimpse into our current Non Food assortment: The CN3 furniture series embodies our commitment to quality and durability. It features a timeless, modular design, robust construction, scratch-resistant surfaces, and flexible adaptability through additional modules like fronts, casters, or drawers.

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

Coffee & Sustainability
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.

Coffee & Sustainability
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.

Coffee & Sustainability
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.

Coffee & Sustainability
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

Non Food & Sustainability
From project to product: Organic cotton from a cultivation project in India
08.04.2026

The "Initiative for Organic Cotton in India" project, which supports farmers in converting from conventional to organically grown cotton, was launched in 2022. Now, the first products from the third year of the project from the supplier Pratibha are available in our assortment, such as these shirts.

Coffee & Sustainability
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!

Coffee & Sustainability
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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