Rooted in Responsibility
Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond the bean — from empowering farming communities to protecting Ethiopia’s ecosystems, we’re building a coffee supply chain that nurtures people and the planet.
Our Approach to Sustainability
We’re cultivating a coffee future that’s ethical, regenerative, and rooted in trust — where every step supports both the land and the people behind each bean.
Ethical Sourcing
We work directly with smallholder farmers, offering fair pricing and long-term partnerships that create stable livelihoods and shared value across generations.
Environmental Stewardship
Our coffee is shade-grown in biodiverse ecosystems. Through reforestation, reduced water usage, and organic methods, we prioritize climate resilience and soil health.
Community Investment
From education to infrastructure, we reinvest in the communities that grow with us — supporting programs that empower farmers, families, and future generations.
Traceable from Origin to Export
Transparency is built into our process. Every lot we export is traceable from farm to freight — ensuring quality, accountability, and connection at every step.
Sustainable Farming Practices
From soil to shipment, we protect what matters.
Balancing nature and agriculture for better coffee.
Shade-Grown Coffee
Our beans are cultivated beneath native forest canopies, promoting biodiversity and creating safe habitats for birds, pollinators, and wildlife.
Water Conservation
We use water-efficient processing techniques and invest in rainwater harvesting to reduce consumption and protect surrounding ecosystems.
Organic Fertilization
We compost coffee pulp and farm waste to enrich the soil naturally — eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers and promoting a closed nutrient loop.
Natural Pest Management
Our farms rely on biodiversity and integrated practices to manage pests — protecting farmer health and reducing environmental harm.
"Our commitment to sustainable farming isn't just good for the planet—it produces exceptional coffee with distinctive character and depth."
— The Mekiya Coffee Export Team
Our Journey Toward Sustainability
Sustainability is not a feature — it’s our foundation. Though Mekiya Coffee officially entered the specialty market in 2024, our values have been growing for decades through responsible farming, ethical trade, and environmental care.
1984 EC
Legacy Begins
Mekiya Enterprise is founded — rooted in agriculture and a mission to build community prosperity through ethical business.
2022
Investing in Sustainable Infrastructure
Solar drying beds and eco-friendly storage are introduced across partner farms to reduce emissions and energy usage.
2023
Traceability Standards Developed
Farm-to-export data protocols are implemented to ensure transparency and quality tracking for every lot we handle.
2024
Mekiya Coffee Officially Launched
We enter the specialty coffee export market — sourcing traceable, highland-grown coffees from across Ethiopia with a focus on ethical trade.
2025 (Ongoing)
Sustainability Expansion in Motion
Pilot programs begin for compost-based fertilization, water reduction at wet mills, and reforestation partnerships in coffee-growing communities.
Stories From the Soil
We don't just buy coffee. We invest in communities.
Abeba Desta
Sidamo, Ethiopia
"With support from Mekiya Coffee, our village school has expanded. Now my daughter dreams of becoming an agricultural engineer."
Tesfaye Buli
Guji, Ethiopia
"The new water-saving wet mill helped us reduce waste and improve bean quality. It changed how we process coffee in our community."
Meaza Tulu
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
"Replanting native trees on our farm has brought back birds and healthier soil. We grow better coffee while preserving the forest."
Dereje Alemu
Jimma, Ethiopia
"After organic farming training, we stopped using chemicals. The land is thriving — and so are our prices and our health."
Measurable Impact
Each number reflects real progress — for people, planet, and partners.
Farming Families Engaged
Direct sourcing partnerships in Ethiopian highlands
Water Savings Achieved
Through eco-washing and conservation systems
Shade & Native Trees Planted
Agroforestry programs restoring biodiversity
Women-Led Initiatives
Participation in farming, training, and cooperatives
Processing Waste Reused
Converted into compost and fuel briquettes
Countries Reached
Early export markets across 3 continents