The first coffee in the world produced with Yara Climate Choice™ Fertilizers by passionate, empowered women pioneers in the decarbonization of Colombian coffee farming.

Grupo SKN y Yara Colombia

 

From Huila, Colombia, 100 women coffee growers led a unique project that positions the country as a pioneer in the sustainable coffee production grown for the first time in the world with Yara Climate Choice™ Fertilizers** produced with renewable energy, reaffirming Yara’s commitment to innovation and agricultural empowerment.

 

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60% less carbon footprint with Yara Climate choice fertilizer

**Yara Climate ChoiceTM renewable-based lower carbon fertilizers are nitrate-based fertilizers produced using N2O catalytic abatement and renewable ammonia, with a reduced carbon footprint by up to 95% compared to the same Yara fertilizer produced from natural gas (the actual percentage depending on the product’s nitrogen content).

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The Origin of this coffee

coffee for sustainable future

This coffee, is born in volcanic soils with unique conditions that highlight its citrus, winey, and fruity profile with a honeyed sweetness and bright acidity. ¡From Colombia to the world!

  • Location: Bruselas, Huila, Colombia
  • Altitude: 1,800 – 2,100 m.a.s.l
  • Variety: Arabica Coffee: Caturra and CV Castillo ®
  • Process: Washed
  • Aroma: Floral and Spiced
  • Flavor: Citrus, Winey, Grapefruit, and Red Fruits
  • Sweetness: Sugarcane and Honey
  • Body: Smooth and Velvety
  • Acidity: Citrus, Bright, and Fresh

 

Thanks to the alliance between SKN Caribecafé and Yara, this coffee marks a milestone in the decarbonization of coffee growing.

In 2022, Yara, in partnership with SKN Caribecafé and with the support of Caritas Norway, launched an ambitious project to promote sustainable and pioneering regenerative agriculture practices within Colombian coffee farming. As a result of this effort, the first coffee beans with a reduced carbon footprint were harvested in 2024.

This coffee is an invitation to the entire coffee value chain to work together to make decisions that reduce environmental impact and continue Growing a Nature-Positive Food Future.

 

Pedro Parenti, SVP Yara Latinomerica

Pedro Parenti

SVP Yara Latinoamérica

"At Yara, we are proud to be pioneers and part of the shift toward more sustainable agriculture. Through innovation and collaboration, we reaffirm our commitment to the decarbonization of coffee farming and the promotion of solutions that transform production chains. This project demonstrates what we can achieve when all stakeholders in the supply chain work together, positioning our country as a role model on the global stage."

Juan Camilo Ramos

Juan Camilo Ramos

Manager of SKN Caribecafé

"This coffee is not just a product, but a symbol of what we can achieve by joining forces for a common purpose. At SKN Caribecafé, we are proud to promote an initiative that fosters sustainability and prosperity in the Colombian coffee chain. Thanks to the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, our coffee will be positioned with a differential approach."

Get to know the women who produce this amazing coffee:

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