Buyer Due Diligence

Certifications & Standards

Certification scope can vary by origin, cooperative, facility and lot. We provide supporting documents during quotation so buyers can verify claims before purchase.

Lot-level

Evidence Review

Before order

Scope Confirmation

Coffee farmland connected to Kofi Origin sourcing

Buyer Verification Package

The commercial team confirms the records applicable to each quote

01

Origin & Lot Records

02

Quality Specifications

03

Certification Scope

04

Shipping Documents

Evidence-Based Review

Standards and Documentation

These are review categories, not blanket certifications. Final status is confirmed for the specific lot and facility.

Fair-trade sourcing review

Applicable cooperative and lot documentation is reviewed with the buyer

Guaranteed minimum prices for farmers
Community development premiums
Democratic farmer cooperatives
Safe working conditions

Issued by

Evidence supplied per lot

Valid until

Confirm before order

Organic documentation review

Organic status is quoted only when current lot-level evidence is available

No synthetic pesticides or herbicides
Natural composting and fertilizers
Soil health preservation
Annual third-party inspections

Issued by

Evidence supplied per lot

Valid until

Confirm before order

Sustainability documentation review

Program participation and scope are verified for the coffee being quoted

Forest and ecosystem conservation
Wildlife habitat protection
Water resource management
Climate-smart agriculture

Issued by

Evidence supplied per lot

Valid until

Confirm before order

Emissions documentation

Energy, logistics and offset claims require records for the quoted supply chain

100% renewable energy operations
Carbon footprint measurement
Verified carbon offset projects
Zero-waste processing facilities

Issued by

Evidence supplied on request

Valid until

Confirm before order

Environmental management review

Facility-level environmental management evidence is included only when applicable

Systematic environmental management
Continuous improvement protocols
Legal compliance verification
Annual third-party audits

Issued by

Evidence supplied by facility

Valid until

Confirm before order

Supplier responsibility review

Governance, labor and environmental information is available for buyer due diligence

Stakeholder governance
Environmental stewardship
Worker well-being programs
Transparent impact reporting

Issued by

Buyer due-diligence package

Valid until

Confirm before order

Quality Excellence

Premium Quality Standards

Beyond certifications, we maintain rigorous quality standards for every batch

85+

SCA Quality Score

Specialty-grade only

Multiple

Cup of Excellence

International awards

All Batches

Q-Grader Certified

Professional assessment

100%

Traceability

Farm-to-cup tracking

Our Certification Process

How we maintain and continuously improve our certifications

1

Annual Audits

Independent third-party inspections verify compliance with certification standards

2

Continuous Monitoring

Real-time tracking systems monitor environmental impact and quality metrics

3

Transparent Reporting

Annual sustainability reports and transparent stakeholder communication

Documentation

Compliance Documents

Request current documents applicable to your intended origin, lot and shipment

Applicable Certification Evidence

On request

Sourcing & Sustainability Records

On request

Quality Assurance Documentation

On request

Cooperative & Lot Documentation

On request

Need verification? Contact compliance@kofiorigin.com

Verify Before You Buy

Ask our compliance team for the current scope, identifier, issuer and validity period applicable to the coffee in your quotation.

Documentation is reviewed per quotation and should not be assumed across all products.

Origin, format and shipping terms confirmed per quote

Ready to source your coffee programme?

Tell us your volumes, formats and destinations. Our team returns a detailed wholesale proposal after availability and documentation review.