Sail Ship Coffee
A Better Way to Transport Coffee
Introducing our first ever coffee transported by sailboat across the Atlantic Ocean: Sail Ship. We’re always looking for ways to tread more lightly. It’s part of being a B Corp business, but it’s also been at the heart of Origin’s mission from the very beginning.
Our commitment lies in changing mindsets and practices while meeting global standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We are thrilled to be welcoming Sail Ship coffee to our line-up: a project that embodies this commitment, and exemplifies how coffee can be a driver for positive change.
The Environmental Benefits
One of the biggest challenges in achieving carbon neutrality for coffee is transportation. With maritime transport emissions accounting for around 3% of global CO2 emissions*, and a staggering 20% of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions worldwide**, sailboats are gaining traction as a sustainable transport option.
Sail cargo can achieve between a 95%-84% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to average container carriers. Diesel container carriers emit between 10.2 and 33.1gCO2/t.km***, while sail cargo emits only 1 gCO2e/t.km****. This means, our Sail Ship coffee could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 3.9 tonnes CO2e per container compared to average diesel-powered sea freight.
“The revival of cargo transport under sail ship offers so much opportunity, and we are thrilled to be adopting wind propulsion as part of our carbon reduction strategy. By sailing coffee, we're joining our producers on a journey to harmonise with nature and deliver exceptional, specialty coffee in the face of rising climate challenges.”