With a loyal customer base and national and international reach comes social and environmental responsibility. We are therefore always striving towards improvement and development within our company. We are committed to not only consider the environmental, social, and economic conditions we have an impact on, but also to take actions to address them and continuously work towards positive change. 

We are cautious about using the word sustainability when describing our own work, because we do not believe we can call ourselves fully sustainable. Instead, our focus is on digging deeper into the areas of our business that have an impact on the environment and society, and finding ways to reduce the negative while increasing the positive.

How We Work

Long-term relationships with farmers 

We believe in building close, long-term relationships with the producers we buy from. Together, we work systematically, both in the short and the long term, to improve their farms and the quality of their coffees.

Improving our production 

At our roastery in Oslo, we are continuously working towards a more sustainable production. Reducing waste and seeking circular solutions are currently at the top of our priority list. We have already implemented several initiatives to lower our footprint and are always looking for ways to refine and improve our routines.

Good routines in our espressobar

Over the years, we have established meticulous routines in our espresso bar. Here, our sustainability goals are centred around reducing waste and promoting circularity. We also highlight local and handmade craft in the bar, from hardwood furniture built by a local woodworker to the cups and jugs we serve coffee in.

Transparency Reports

Since 2010, we have published the prices we pay for green coffee. We believe that any coffee business serious about sustainability must also be transparent and open about what they pay the farmers they source from. Fair pricing and sustainability go hand in hand. Farmers cannot be expected to focus on sustainable practices if they are not first able to make a decent living.

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Regenerative Agriculture

At Tim Wendelboe, regenerative agriculture is more than a technique. It is a long-term commitment to improving soil health, coffee productivity, and environmental sustainability. We want to create a holistic system based on positive outcomes for soil, water, biodiversity and life on the farms as well as the quality of the coffee.

Instead of relying on mineral fertilisers, fungicides and pesticides, regenerative farming focuses on restoring ecosystems using natural and biological methods. The idea is simple: Healthier soil leads to healthier plants - and ultimately, better-tasting coffee.

Why is it important to us?

For us, regenerative agriculture reflects the values at the heart of what we do: transparency, quality, and long-term relationships with the producers we work with.

We believe this is the future of coffee farming – and we are proud to be part of that change.

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TW Biological Project

In November 2023, we announced an ambitious ten-year goal: by 2034, all the coffees we purchase should come from regenerative farming systems. To begin this journey, we launched the TW Biological Project in partnership with Biofilia, a team of experts based in Mexico.

This three-year project is being carried out across all the farms we source from in Central and South America. Its purpose is to improve soil health, strengthen crops, and increase both yield and profitability for farmers. At the same time, we are looking beyond productivity alone. The project seeks to enhance carbon sequestration, increase on-farm biodiversity, build resilience to climate change, and reduce costs for producers.