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Commitment to community, people and nature
Social responsibility
Social commitment for a just future
ALTOMAYO practices social responsibility by directly supporting coffee-producing families in Peru. Through transparent partnerships, knowledge transfer, and investments in local projects, we are committed to sustainable development. Our goal: to improve the quality of life of the producing families and strengthen their communities. Whether through educational support, health projects, or environmental protection – every project contributes to creating more equitable opportunities.
With every purchase of our ALTOMAYO organic coffee specialties, you support our mission to promote social justice and sustainable trade in Peru.
Strengthening communities
Our contribution to a better world
Strengthening communities
For ALTOMAYO, social responsibility means thinking beyond trade. Together with organic coffee producers, we support projects that strengthen education, healthcare, and other sustainable infrastructure in the coffee-growing regions.
From supporting the expansion of schools and their services to water supply initiatives, we invest in communities to create long-term prospects.
Our partnerships are based on trust and transparency and contribute to sustainably improving the quality of life of farmers and their families.
Promote projects that make an impact
For a just social future
Promote projects that make an impact
ALTOMAYO actively supports selected projects that benefit people and nature.
From infrastructure projects in Peru to supporting the "Organic Bread Box" initiative for first-graders in Germany, we promote sustainable development with a focus on future generations. Our most recent initiatives include supporting local educational projects, fundraising for humanitarian causes, and supporting climate protection.
Each project is carefully selected to ensure a long-term positive impact on society.
For over 10 years, we have been supporting the BioBrotbox in Berlin by diligently helping out and packing with our team.
Additionally, every year we set up our ALTOMAYO "Organic Coffee Bar," where we offer a variety of organic coffee specialties with a barista manning our portafilter machine. We also offer freshly brewed filter coffee in thermos flasks to better handle the rush, and for our little and big helpers, we also offer our organic FairTrade hot chocolate.
Since 2005, we've been supporting the many hardworking volunteers who come together every Sunday starting at 8 a.m. to recharge their batteries during well-deserved coffee breaks to help them reach our lunchbox goals.
We have supported the projects of the Heart for a New World Association in various ways, such as through donations in kind or donations in kind on specific occasions.
For the Peruvian evening organized by the association "Hearts for a New World," we donated selected Peruvian organic coffee specialties from our range. This ensured an authentic "Peruvian evening."
Passing on knowledge - shaping the future
Education as a key to sustainable development
Passing on knowledge - shaping the future
Education is the key to sustainable development.
ALTOMAYO offers training and workshops for coffee producers to promote sustainable farming practices, biodiversity, and quality.
Our support enables farmers to use their resources more efficiently, increase their yields, and protect the environment at the same time.
This investment in knowledge creates not only economic stability but also ecological sustainability for future generations.
Support for new talent
Promote ideas, shape change
Support for new talent
ALTOMAYO supports young talents and projects that promote social justice and sustainability.
Through sponsorships such as the Fashion Summit and the HWR Sustainability Day, we promote platforms for the exchange of innovative ideas. These initiatives not only foster dialogue but also help young people realize their visions.
Our commitment demonstrates that responsible action and economic success can go hand in hand – for a fairer and more sustainable future.
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Our guiding principles
Learn more about our guiding principles, which have formed the basis of our actions and commitment since 1998 and to which we have been committed for over 25 years. We act with responsibility and passion to jointly have a positive impact on future generations.
Our story
The ALTOMAYO story begins in the Peruvian Andes and continues all the way to Berlin. Learn how Dr. Esmilda Huancaruna Perales brought the first bags of organic green coffee directly from Peru to Germany, laying the foundation for ALTOMAYO's success.
Our commitment to sustainability
Peru offers ideal conditions for growing high-quality organic coffee. For over 25 years, ALTOMAYO has been committed to sustainable coffee cultivation, environmental protection, and fair working conditions to improve the quality of life of the local population.
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What does ALTOMAYO understand by social responsibility?
For ALTOMAYO, social responsibility means actively contributing to improving the living conditions of small-scale organic farming families in Peru. This includes fair wages, access to education and healthcare, and support for regional development projects.
We rely on long-term partnerships that not only create economic stability but also promote social justice.
Our projects strengthen communities and contribute to a sustainable future – for people and nature.
Which projects does ALTOMAYO support in the growing areas?
ALTOMAYO is involved in a variety of projects that sustainably improve the quality of life of organic producer families:
- Education programs: funding for schools, continuing education, and access to learning materials for children and adults.
- Health initiatives: construction of medical facilities, access to clean drinking water, and health education.
- Environmental protection: promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting biodiversity through agroforestry.
These projects create prospects and strengthen the growing areas in the long term.
How does ALTOMAYO promote education in the growing areas?
Education is key to sustainable development. ALTOMAYO supports the construction and equipment of schools and the provision of learning materials. We also promote continuing education programs for coffee producers to expand their knowledge of sustainable cultivation, business management, and quality assurance.
Our goal is to provide children and adults with better future opportunities and to break the cycle of poverty.
How does ALTOMAYO work with the communities?
We take a cooperative approach and work closely with the communities in the growing areas.
Through dialogue and participation, we identify the most urgent needs and jointly develop projects that bring about real change.
Our initiatives are based on respect, transparency and the belief that sustainable development can only be achieved through cooperation.
Why is social responsibility so important to ALTOMAYO?
As a brand deeply rooted in Peruvian communities, we see it as our duty to improve the living conditions of the people who grow our organic coffee. Social responsibility is a central component of our philosophy, as we believe that economic success and social justice must go hand in hand.
Through our commitment, we not only promote social inclusion but also lay the foundation for a fairer and more sustainable future.
How can customers support ALTOMAYO in its social responsibility?
Every purchase of ALTOMAYO organic coffee is a direct contribution to our social projects and initiatives.
In doing so, you are supporting the improvement of the living conditions of coffee farmers and contributing to education, health, and sustainable agriculture in the growing areas.
Additionally, you can share our commitment and raise awareness about the importance of socially responsible trading practices.
Together we can achieve even more!
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