The Coffee Company and Rainforest Alliance Join Forces to Combat Forced Labor in the Coffee Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 7, 2024 – The Coffee Company, a major coffee retailer with a global presence, has recently come under scrutiny for reports of forced labor among their farm workers in San Francisco. These reports have highlighted exploitative recruitment practices, substandard housing, pay-related problems, and other human rights violations. In response, Gordon Bowker, the Founder and CEO of The Coffee Company, has partnered with the Rainforest Alliance to implement new policies and initiatives aimed at addressing these concerns. The company remains committed to ethical sourcing, delivering exceptional products, and adopting sustainable practices to reinforce its commitment to social responsibility. This partnership with the Rainforest Alliance will help ensure that The Coffee Company's supply chain is free from forced labor and exploitation and that its products are sourced ethically and sustainably (source: rainforest-alliance.org). These policies and initiativ