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B-Corp coffee shops to explore

28 March, 2025

A new coffee machine in the Good Business office has focused our attention again on what a good cup of coffee looks like, in all senses of the word. B-Corp certified coffee shops are changing the way we enjoy our daily brew. From tackling social issues to championing sustainability, here’s a look at some leaders in the UK and elsewhere who are making a positive impact one bean at a time.

Redemption Roasters uses coffee to drive social change. A B-Corp and social enterprise, they reduce reoffending by training prison leavers with the skills they need to gain secure and meaningful employment. With a 0% reoffending rate among trainees, they’re showing how business can address systemic issues while serving excellent coffee.

With locations across London, Grind is another UK-based B-Corp sourcing ethical, regeneratively farmed coffee beans and reducing waste. If you can’t make it into a shop, why not order their compostable Nespresso pods – the first in the UK to be certified home-compostable – to enjoy your morning coffee guilt-free. Their Better Coffee Foundation, established in 2023, is committed to undoing the damage caused by the global coffee industry.

Origin Coffee, one of the longest-standing specialty coffee roasters in the UK (and winner of Europe’s Best Specialty Coffee Roaster 2023), has been sourcing exceptional coffee sustainably since 2004. Their approach is grounded in a triple-bottom-line philosophy, balancing people, planet, and profit.

For our readers in Amsterdam try Wakuli Koffie, a coffee subscription service that ensures that small-scale farmers are paid fairly, supporting independent, profitable and future-proof coffee farmers.

So, the next time you are looking for a great cup of coffee, consider finding a B-Corp coffee brand making a difference with every brew.

By Meg Seckel