Why Join CSC?
- ✅ Be seen by buyers looking for sustainable coffee.
- ✅ Access funding for climate protection products like weather alerts & insurance.
- ✅ Showcase your cooperative’s practices and attract direct trade opportunities.
- ✅ Give your farmers real benefits that help them adapt to climate change.
Profiles to Showcase Your Coop
Membership Tiers & Benefits
CSC Member
What It Means: You’ve filled out your profile and are seeking farmer protection.
- Basic profile
- 1 roaster connection
- Earn credits with COLLABS
- 30% CSC subsidy
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CSC Verified Popular
What It Means: Your cooperative has implemented at least one CSC product.
- Full profile with enhanced visibility
- 5 Roaster connections
- Earn credits with COLLABS
- 40% CSC subsidy
- Limited sustainability label
- Earn credits: up to 0.5% of sales
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CSC Certified
What It Means: Your cooperative has multiple CSC products and reports its progress.
- Full profile with priority visibility
- 20 Roaster connections
- Earn credits with COLLABS
- 50% CSC subsidy
- Verified sustainability label
- Earn credits: up to 1.5% of sales
- Priority in funded programs
- Access to CSC subsidy
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
Connect your Coop to Their Brand
Roaster Interview
Coop Highlight
Climate Protection Tools for Your Farmers
| What It Does for Farmers | Why It Matters to Buyers | |
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| Early Warning Weather Alerts | Farmers receive real-time climate predictions via SMS or WhatsApp. | Buyers can show they are supporting climate adaptation. |
| Pest & Disease Management | 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
- Start by Filling 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.