The 4C Association is an organization that works to improve economic, social, and environmental conditions in the coffee sector through sustainable and transparent practices. In its first two years of operation, 4C has achieved: 1) A large and growing membership of 127 members from producers, trade, industry, and civil society. 2) Rapid growth in verified coffee production from 4C members, with 88 registered units in 22 countries producing over 10 million bags annually. 3) Increased purchases of 4C compliant coffee by 23 industry members, growing 150% over two years. 4) Training of over 500 professionals worldwide on sustainable coffee practices.

1. Progress of the 4C Association Workshop on Sustainable Coffee Development December 4th, 2009 Melanie Rutten-Sülz, Executive Director

2. For a better coffee world – the 4C Association Our Mission … an inclusive membership driven organization of coffee farmers, trade & industry and civil society. Members work jointly towards improving economic, social & environmental conditions through more sustainable and transparent practices for all who make a living in the coffee sector. Our Vision … to be recognized by the coffee sector as the first step towards a more sustainable and transparent worldwide coffee community. Workshop on Sustainable Coffee Development/ Progress of the 4C Association

14. Thank you for your attention! Workshop on Sustainable Coffee Development/ Progress of the 4C Association