Social impact and ESG Tadesse Desta Admin July 14, 2026

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Beyond business success, TDBG is deeply committed to community and social responsibility. We integrate inclusive strategies that empower local communities, create employment, and foster shared prosperity—ensuring that our growth goes hand in hand with the nation’s progress. 

Our operations span from farm-gate sourcing to export-ready processing, creating sustainable livelihoods, supporting cooperatives, and delivering traceable, high-grade specialty coffee to global markets.

Each farm is a partnership
— and every harvest, a promise

BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY

Our Commitment

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Quality First:

Precision processing that preserves origin character and delivers cup excellence.

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Sustainable Operations:

Environmentally responsible practices implemented across all our facilities.

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Community-Centered Growth:

We believe that thriving communities are the foundation of exceptional coffee. Our responsibility extends far beyond the processing floor. Through targeted social initiatives, we are improving access to clean water, supporting education, and empowering the next generation in the regions where we operate.

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Community Empowermentand Employment:
Our Export Section plays a significant role in creating employment opportunities, particularly in the rural areas where our source coffee area. we provide both permanent and casual work for local residents. We proudly provide regular employment to 51 permanent and 1,302 temporary staff.
The company operates a community-based supply chain supported by a network of over 2,300 independent smallholder coffees out growers. Rather than relying solely on large centralized estates, the business is deeply integrated into local farming communities, sourcing directly from a large base of individual small-scale producers.
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Community & Social
Responsibility Initiatives

Clean Water Access Hambella Wamena Processing Site
We developed a sustainable spring water system to provide safe, reliable drinking water for households near our operations. This initiative reduces waterborne illnesses, saves valuable time for women and children, and supports both domestic use and small-scale agricultural needs.
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Educational Supplies Birbirsa Processing Site
Recognizing that a lack of basic school materials should never hinder learning, we donated essential exercise books to +200 children in communities surrounding our Birbirsa facility. This support promotes consistent school attendance and enables students to fully engage in their education.
Academic Resources Banko Chelchelle Processing Site

To strengthen classroom learning, we provided 150 textbooks and reference materials to local schools name Tebisa junior school near our Banko Chelchelle site. These resources enhance teaching capacity, improve student comprehension, and lay a stronger foundation for long-term academic success.

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Farmer Training
& Capacity Building
We deliver expert-led training on coffee agronomy best practices to +2300 out growers and local farmers near our company-owned processing sites. Led by seasoned agricultural professionals, these programs equip farmers with practical, science-backed techniques to improve crop quality, increase yields, and implement sustainable farming methods on their own lands.
Health Insurance

Annually, we provide health insurance coverage to 250 low-income farmer households since 2023, empowering rural families and building a healthier society. 

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Why It Matters

We operate on a simple principle: when communities thrive, so does the coffee industry. By investing in foundational needs like clean water, education, and agricultural knowledge, we help build resilient, empowered populations. This, in turn, fosters meaningful participation in local economies and drives the long-term sustainability of Ethiopia’s coffee sector.

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