Posted on: MAR 6, 2025
Posted by: STOKES COFFEE
It is your corporate social responsibility as a business to lower your carbon footprint wherever possible. It’s 2025, and we believe all businesses should look for simple ways to do better for our planet.
If you’re a café, restaurant, bustling office or other enterprise in need of coffee, ensure you look for a local roaster. If you’re within Lincolnshire, Stokes Tea and Coffee is the answer to all your wholesale coffee needs.
Here’s how choosing a local roaster helps reduce your carbon footprint while benefiting your bottom line.
1. Lower Transportation Emissions
A local roaster won’t be travelling far to deliver your coffee, significantly reducing transportation-related carbon emissions.
2. Fresher Coffee, Less Waste
Coffee loses its peak freshness over time, leading to unnecessary waste when buying in bulk from distant suppliers. Local roasters provide fresher beans with shorter turnaround times, reducing spoilage and the need for excess inventory. At Stokes, we offer bespoke ordering options, meaning you can get the right amount of coffee delivered directly to you and cut down on unnecessary waste or unexpected shortages.
3. Sustainable Sourcing & Ethical Farming
We source our coffee and tea ethically, ensuring fair treatment for everyone involved, from our UK team and local communities to our suppliers worldwide. One way we achieve this is by partnering with companies that have direct links to coffee farmers. This transparency allows us to track the impact of every penny spent, including supporting local hospitals, schools, and essential services for farmers and their families.
4. Reduced Packaging Waste
Large coffee distributors use excess packaging to protect beans during long-haul transport. Local roasters offer sustainable solutions, such as reusable containers and recyclable packaging, to minimise waste.
Our coffee and tea buckets are more than just a one-time solution. They are built to be reused and easily recycled, promoting a circular economy. By choosing our buckets, you are making a conscious decision to reduce waste and contribute to a sustainable cycle. We seal our buckets with solvent-free recyclable tape, maintaining our pledge to avoid harmful chemicals and ensure our packaging is as eco-friendly as possible. All while preserving the flavours of our delicious blends.
5. Energy-Efficient Roasting & Operations
Large-scale roasting facilities consume vast amounts of energy. Local roasters often use small-batch roasting methods, employing energy-efficient equipment that reduces overall carbon output. We know we do! We’re very proud of our eco-friendly roasters. Come and see our roaster in action at The Lawn Cafe.
6. Supporting the Local Economy & Supply Chain
Keeping your coffee supply chain local strengthens the regional economy and reduces reliance on long-distance logistics. This ensures a more resilient, sustainable supply chain for your business, reducing disruptions and environmental impact. While giving back to the community by supporting locals.
7. Customisation & Collaboration
Local roasters can tailor roast profiles and blends to match your business’s unique needs. A close partnership means better consistency, quality, and sustainability in your coffee program. We also offer white-label coffee, which gives you the great taste of Stokes while allowing your business to shine.
By choosing a local roaster for your wholesale coffee needs, your business reduces its carbon footprint, supports the local economy, and provides fresher, higher-quality coffee. It’s a win-win for your brand, customers, and the environment. For more information, contact a member of our team on 01522 523 548.
