Membership Tiers & Benefits
🌱 CSC Member
What It Means: You’ve filled out your profile and are seeking farmer protection.
What You Unlock: Visibility on the CSC platform & access to weather alerts & training for farmers.
🌿 CSC Verified
What It Means: Your cooperative has implemented at least one climate protection product.
What You Unlock: Priority listing for buyers, impact tracking, and data-driven reports.
🌍 CSC Certified
What It Means: Your cooperative invests in multiple climate protection products & reports its progress.
What You Unlock: Exclusive access to premium buyers, customized support, and funding opportunities.
How CSC Helps You Attract Buyers
1️⃣ Be Seen by Buyers Who Care
Your cooperative profile is featured on the CSC platform—where buyers look for responsible sourcing partners.
Buyers can search for coops based on location, processing methods, certifications, and impact.
💡 Buyers want transparency. CSC helps you show them why your coffee matters.
2️⃣ Showcase Your Climate Commitment
With CSC, you track and report your cooperative’s contributions, such as:
- ✔ How many farmers have insurance & weather alerts
- ✔ How your cooperative reduces climate risk
- ✔ Your farmers’ productivity & sustainability practices
Climate Protection Tools for Your Farmers
| What It Does for Farmers | Why It Matters to Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Weather Alerts | Farmers receive real-time climate predictions via SMS or WhatsApp. | Buyers can show they are supporting climate adaptation. |
| Early Pest & Disease Warnings | Farmers get alerts on coffee leaf rust and other threats. | Helps maintain quality and consistent supply. |
| Parametric Insurance | Farmers receive automatic payouts when extreme weather hits. | Protects supply chains & ensures resilience. |
| Shade Tree Planting | Coops fund tree planting to reduce heat & soil erosion. | Supports carbon sequestration & regenerative farming. |
How to Join CSC
- Fill Out Your Profile - Share your history, processing methods, and farmer details.
- Commit to Farmer Protection – Offer farmers weather alerts, insurance, or shade tree planting.
- Show Your Impact – Buyers want to see how their coffee supports sustainability.