Škoda Auto has introduced its own ‘Curiosity Fuel’ coffee at its Czech plants and offices. The coffee aims to ‘fuel curiosity’ about sustainable practices along the entire value chain.
The coffee beans come from carefully selected family farms in India and Tanzania. Curiosity Fuel is produced following Rainforest Alliance principles, reflecting adherence to socially and ecologically responsible practices and respecting nature and farmers throughout the production and delivery process. These local farms are committed to preserving biodiversity and ensuring fair treatment and proper wages for their workers.
Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, the coffee beans are processed at the Jablum family roastery in Bezděčín, Mladá Boleslav. The distribution of the coffee to the canteens, company cafés and coffee machines at the Czech plants has already begun. Starting this summer, Škoda Auto’s total annual coffee consumption at these locations – approximately 25 tonnes – will be covered by sustainable, high-quality Curiosity Fuel.
In line with circular economy principles, Škoda Auto is also using the coffee bean husks. In collaboration with its supply partner Bader, the carmaker has developed a process in which this byproduct is used for tanning the leather seat covers of the Škoda Kodiaq and Octavia models in the Suite Design Selection from summer onwards. Moreover, Škoda Auto is exploring other sustainable tanning solutions; for example, the leather for the L&K variant of the Superb is tanned using wastewater from olive processing.
Škoda considers sustainability to be a transformative process and takes a holistic approach that benefits the environment and all stakeholders. As an automaker, Škoda is committed to minimising the environmental footprint of its business activities across the entire value chain to drive sustainable growth and promote circular economy principles. This encompasses products, supply chains, production, retail, and the surrounding regions in which the company operates.
Source: Škoda Auto