Buying Philosophy

All of the coffee that we purchase is bought at a price that meets or (in most cases) exceeds Fair Trade minimum prices. As a company, Square One is committed to building relationships with coffee farms/farmers who agree with the following principles:

Fair labor conditions:
Workers must enjoy safe working conditions and living wages. Forced child labor is strictly prohibited.

Democratic and transparent organizations:
Farmers and farm workers decide democratically how to invest revenues.

Community development:
Farmers and farm workers invest in social and business development projects like scholarship programs, quality improvement trainings, and organic certification.

Environmental sustainability:
Harmful agrochemicals and GMOs are strictly prohibited in favor of environmentally sustainable farming methods that protect farmers’ health and preserve valuable ecosystems for future generations.