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Triple-impact framework

Sustainability

Purpose-driven since day one. We create measurable economic, social and environmental value for 1,200+ Andean & Amazonian families while delivering certified-organic ingredients to 45+ countries. Meet the people behind our supply chains in Meet the Growers and explore our Superfoods, Herbs and Resins programs.

Amazon Andes sustainability banner over rainforest canopy
Amazon Andes sustainability banner over rainforest canopy

Our Triple-Impact Framework

Economic 45+ export markets for finished & bulk SKUs. Fair-trade practices with 50% advance payments to farmers. SocialEmpowering smallholder farmers and local communities. Fair income distribution and ongoing capacity building. 100,000+ Amazon.com reviews — social proof that converts. EnvironmentalRegenerative & forest-friendly sourcing. Certified organic (USDA-NOP, EU) — ensuring eco-friendly practices with global recognition. Export markets for finished & bulk SKUs. Amazon.com reviews—social proof that converts.

Purchasing harvest directly from growers
Purchasing harvest directly from growers

Through direct farm-gate purchases, including 50% advance payments, we strengthen partner co-ops by financing organic certification, post-harvest improvements, and working capital. Our reporting follows GRI guidelines, ensuring transparency and comparability. This translates into reliable and traceable sourcing across our Raw Materials.

Supplier Empowerment Programme

  • Quarterly GMP & regenerative-farming workshops (field & factory).
  • Control Union audit fees covered (≈ US$ 1,200 / farm) to scale organics.
  • Digital traceability app—75% adoption among partner co-ops.
Training session with producers
Employee wellbeing initiatives

Environmental Highlights

We protect 6,800 ha of Achuar & Kiwcha forest. Pioneer species like Dragon’s Blood (Croton lechleri) can sequester up to 101 t CO₂e / ha over their cycle. Learn how we harvest non-destructively in Dragon’s Blood. LED retrofits & smart meters reduced electricity by 18%. Closed-loop rinses recycle 70% of process water. Our Superfoods dehydration lines prioritize low-temp drying to protect actives and cut energy waste. 92% of solid waste diverted; zero-landfill target by 2026. By-products become value: banana peel biomass for compost (see Plantain Flour), cacao husk for mulching (Peruvian Cacao), and pressed cakes into Sacha Inchi protein.

Certifications
USDA Organic
EU Organic
Canada Organic

Download our 2025 Full Sustainability Report

Dive into KPIs, LCAs and our 3-year roadmap—plus project spotlights on Copaiba and Cat’s Claw. See also the UN SDGs we align with. Get the full report in English (PDF) Obtenga el informe completo en español (PDF)

Reforestation plots in Amazonian buffer zones
Native tree nursery ready for planting
Community-led reforestation day

Let's work together.

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