We’re Officially B Corp Certified – Here’s What That Means

We’re incredibly proud to share that Indigo Valley is now a Certified B Corporation.

After months of careful assessment, we’ve joined a global network of businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental responsibility. For us, this isn’t just a milestone. It’s a meaningful moment that reflects what we’ve stood for since the beginning.

Why B Corp?

Becoming a B Corp means committing to a better way of doing business. It’s not just about environmental practices or fair supply chains. It’s about putting people and planet at the heart of every decision.

To become certified, we went through a detailed review by B Lab, the non-profit behind the B Corp movement. Everything from our sourcing policies to our governance, packaging, carbon impact, and employee care was assessed. The process is transparent, evidence-based, and far from easy — which is exactly why it matters.

For us, it confirms that we’re not just talking about ethics and sustainability. We’re building a business around them.

How it Started

Indigo Valley began over 20 years ago with a clear belief: coffee should be better. Not just better tasting, but better traded, better sourced, and better for the world.

We started with a commitment to Fairtrade coffee, partnering with farmers and cooperatives that value fairness, transparency and long-term relationships. Back then, it wasn’t common to lead with ethics in business — but it’s always been our foundation.

Since then, we’ve grown from supplying small churches and charities to working with workplaces, cafés, and hospitality clients across the UK. Along the way, we’ve made sure our growth stayed aligned with our values.

In 2017, we became a carbon neutral roastery, thanks to a roasting process that captures over 94% of emissions before they’re released. What we can’t reduce, we offset through certified carbon projects.

It’s never been about being the biggest. It’s about being thoughtful, responsible, and consistent in how we work.

What B-corp means for our customers

For our customers and partners, this B Corp Certification gives you confidence that when you work with Indigo Valley, you’re supporting something real.

It means:

• All of our beans are ethically sourced, with Fairtrade certification leading the way.
  
• Our roasting, packaging and delivery practices are built around reducing environmental harm.
  
• We’re committed to honesty, transparency and fairness — in pricing, partnerships and service.
  
• We’re legally accountable to people and planet, not just profit.
  

B Corp certification shows that we’re not just setting high standards – we’re meeting them, and it’s been independently checked & verified.

Final Sip

Becoming a Certified B Corporation is something we’re incredibly proud of. But we don’t see it as the finish line.
We’ll keep finding ways to improve and innovate. We’ll keep making choices that reflect our values. And we’ll keep showing up with great-tasting coffee that does more than just fuel your morning.

As we approach our 20th anniversary, it feels like the right time to pause, reflect, and celebrate how far we’ve come. But also, to look forward.

Because for us, this is just the next step.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Want to know more about B Corps? Visit bcorporation.uk
Explore our full range of Fairtrade, carbon-neutral coffees here