The Global Coffee Platform’s Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code) and Equivalence Mechanism (EM) have become established and valuable tools in the coffee sector, providing a common understanding on the foundations of coffee sustainability. To ensure they remain up to date and aligned with evolving sector realities, both tools undergo a review every five years.
This review process requires input from a wide range of sector expertise. Therefore, the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) invites you to take part in the public consultation, which consists of two key opportunities to engage:
- A live online consultation launch webinar on May 19th, 2026
- A 30-day public consultation period, open from May 19th, 2026
The consultation launch webinar will guide participants through the proposed updates and show how to effectively engage in the consultation process. It is designed to make participation simple, accessible, and valuable for all stakeholders, with different ways to share feedback depending on your level of interest and expertise.
What to expect from the session:
- Key highlights of the proposed updates to the Coffee SR Code and EM
- How these changes respond to evolving sector challenges and priorities
- Practical guidance on how to participate and share your feedback
- Overview of the different ways to contribute during the consultation period
Live translated captions will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Bahasa.
The consultation will be open for 30 days, providing stakeholders with the opportunity to review the proposed updates and share their expertise and feedback.
Have Questions or Want to Engage Further?
We welcome your participation and encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks.
For more information on the process, please check GCP’s website on the Review Process.
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