Celebrated globally, April 22nd is Earth Day, an annual event that’s been held since 1970 by earthday.org (EDO). Earth Day is a reminder to reflect on the impact that we have on the environment and the steps we can take to safeguard it. Every year, there’s a theme and this year’s theme is “Invest in our Planet”.
“This is the moment to change it all —the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods… together, we must Invest In Our Planet.” – EOD
How We Address Our Own Sustainability Goals
Since the founding of Stone Creek Coffee our corporate name has been “Giri.” The word “Giri” comes from a Japanese code of honor called “Bushido.” In brief, it means that we all live with an obligation to those around us.
We’ve recently become B Corp certified and by joining the B Corp community, it aligns with our ethos and gives us accountability, community, and framework as we continue to be a force for good in our communities, both local and global.
What’s Next?
Stone Creek Coffee will continue to regularly audit and identify areas of environmental strength and weakness within the overall operations of the organization. We will continue to attempt to reduce any negative impacts to air, surface water, ground water, public health, community quality of life, and employee health while producing coffee that is sweet, clean, and juicy. We will also continue to strive for continual improvement in pollution prevention while meeting or exceeding all regulations.
Social responsibility is a foundational element of our identity. We believe that a commitment to the environment must coexist with other elements of social responsibility for a holistic approach to doing our best for the world and others.
Get Involved
You too can take action, start small or go big. Earthday.org has posted 52 actions and tips to help make a difference, not just on Earth Day, but everyday of the year.
We’ve also created a list of some of our favorite earth-friendly offerings at stonecreekcoffee.com –which includes environmentally friendly reusable drinkware, filters, and other merchandise that supports like minded B Corp companies.
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