COFFEE ISLAND AWARDED THE ETHOS GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES & SUSTAINABILITY

Coffee Island has been awarded the ETHOS GOLD Certification, granted by CSR HELLAS and EUROCERT. Receiving this distinction confirms that the company operates with dedication and responsibility, setting high standards in corporate social responsibility, transparency, and sustainable development.

The ETHOS GOLD Certification is more than just a title—it is proof that every decision, every action, and every coffee experience offered by Coffee Island is grounded in strong values such as respect, commitment to sustainability, ethical entrepreneurship, and active support for local communities.

The evaluation is conducted annually through a dedicated assessment questionnaire, based on key pillars including respect for human rights, labor rights, safe working conditions, customer service quality, and strategic sustainability initiatives.

Coffee Island continues to evolve, invest in sustainability, and help shape a better future for coffee, people, and the planet. The ETHOS GOLD Certification serves as a driving force for even more initiatives with a positive impact.

About Coffee Island

Founded 25 years ago in Patras with a vision to make its mark on the global coffee industry, Coffee Island has grown into a global community of people dedicated not only to coffee but also to every idea that makes everyday life more enjoyable, sustainable, and of higher quality.

With 426 stores across 50 prefectures and 92 cities in Greece, as well as more than 60 locations internationally (Cyprus, London, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, Canada, Egypt, Dubai, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, France, and India) across four continents, Coffee Island combines business growth with meaningful support for local communities. Through its Direct Trade partnerships with coffee producers, the company processes 1,900 tonnes of coffee annually at its privately owned facilities.

The company employs 206 full-time employees and collaborates with more than 390 entrepreneurs through its franchise network, while supporting over 4,600 jobs throughout its entire network. It contributes to the national economy through taxation, returns value to Greek society, and creates growth opportunities for 1,200 partner Greek supplier companies.

Committed to sustainable development and the enhancement of social well-being, Coffee Island is the first Greek coffee chain to publish an ESG Report for 2022–2023. Guided by its three strategic pillars—People, Environment, and Product—the company remains dedicated to its vision of creating a better tomorrow.