Common Code for the Coffee Community – Collective Leadership Institute

Region	Global
Start	2003
Sector	Private Sector, Public Sector, Civil Society
CLI Project Manager	Dr. Petra Kuenkel

Region

Global

Start

2003

Sector

Private Sector, Public Sector, Civil Society

CLI Project Manager

Dr. Petra Kuenkel

Project context

Founded in 2006, the 4C Association uses the Stakeholder Dialogue approach to work towards sustainability and improved conditions for all participants of the coffee value chain. There are 200+ members adhering to the 4C Code of Conduct, which consists of 28 social, environmental, and economic principles, as well as 10 Unacceptable Practices. All four phases of the Dialogic Change Model have been implemented effectively, helping members and stakeholders overcome differences in background, interests, and worldviews.

Project Facts

Project time

2003-2008

Stakeholders

>200 members of the 4C Association

Outcome

An international strategic alliance for sustainability and responsible supply chain management in the coffee sector was established. Coffee trade and industry, coffee producer organisations and international civil society organisations joined forces to continuously improve the social, environmental and economic conditions for the people making their living with coffee.