We have some news worth celebrating. Veneziano Coffee Roasters has officially been recertified as a B Corporation. And this time, we've come back stronger.

Our score has jumped from 90.3 to 101. That's well above the 80-point threshold required for certification and a result we're genuinely proud of. But this isn't about chasing numbers. B Corp recertification is a reflection of who we are. The values that drive us, the decisions we make every day, and the kind of future we want to help build for specialty coffee.

Here's what that journey has looked like.

Unglamorous Work. Real Results.

A big part of improving our score comes down to something most people never see: the relentless, unglamorous work of making our operations better.

Take packaging. We've trialled paper-based bags that looked great on paper literally but didn't deliver on coffee quality or customer experience. So we kept going. Testing, adjusting, learning. Even the dead ends taught us something. That's what genuine commitment to improvement looks like: not perfection, but persistence.

On emissions, we've invested heavily in reducing gas consumption in our roasting process. Roasting is energy-intensive, and we're not going to pretend otherwise but each year we're roasting with less impact. New efficiencies, smarter operations, ongoing monitoring. The work is real and it's ongoing, because protecting the environments and communities that grow great coffee isn't optional.

Partnerships That Mean Something

One of the most meaningful parts of our B Corp journey is the partnerships it's pushed us toward; and none more so than our work with All Things Equal.

All Things Equal is a social enterprise creating inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Collaborating with them through coffee training, events, and shared purpose is a constant reminder of why B Corp matters in the first place. Business can and should be a force for good. Full stop.

Great Coffee Starts With Great People

We've also been recognised as a Great Place to Work, and that's something we don't take lightly.

Behind every cup we roast is a team that shows up, cares deeply, and pushes us to do better. We invest in their development, their wellbeing, and their voice because when our people thrive, everything else follows. 

This Is Just the Beginning

Going from 90.3 to 101 isn't a finish line. It's fuel.

It tells us we're on the right track and that we're capable of more. As part of a global community of businesses committed to doing better, we feel that responsibility every day. In the sourcing decisions we make, the people we support, the systems we build.

Good coffee should do good, too. That's always been our belief. B Corp recertification just confirms we're living it.

Thank you to our team, our partners, and our community for being part of this journey. We're proud of where we are and even more excited about where we're heading.