As one of the UK and Ireland’s largest coffee roasters, Bewley’s has a unique heritage in sustainability, with Quaker values at the core of its ethos. But while it has an emotive and authentic story, today’s consumers are increasingly scrupulous and ethically-oriented: stories and long-standing values are no longer enough. Bewley’s needed to unite its various disjointed initiatives by creating a compelling sustainability strategy, underpinned by a rigorous materiality assessment, that would stand up to scrutiny and engage discerning stakeholders.
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