We’re B Corp Certified
Three years ago, we made a decision that would shape the future of Ozone Coffee. In 2022, we pressed “submit” on our first B Corp certification with a clear sense of purpose - and, if we’re honest, a few nerves too. We knew we didn’t want to be just another coffee roastery. We wanted to build one that put people, planet and quality at the heart of every decision.
Three years on, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recertified as a B Corp. With a new overall score of 97.6, up from 83.6, this milestone reflects the progress we’ve made across the business - and our commitment to continuing the work.
For us, B Corp isn’t a badge to tick off. It’s a framework that helps keep us honest and focused on building a better kind of coffee business, one step at a time.
How We Got Here
Why B Corp
Becoming a B Corp was a natural step for Ozone — a way to formally commit to using our business as a force for good. It means we’re legally accountable for considering the impact of our decisions on our people, partners, customers, communities and the environment.
So what does that mean for you? It means that choosing Ozone supports a business that’s committed to doing better. The B Corp logo is a quick, clear signal that the coffee you’re buying comes from a company working towards positive change.
B Corp certification - and recertification - is a rigorous process. It requires independent assessment across five key impact areas: Governance, Workers, Customers, Community and Environment. It’s not just a marker of intent, but a benchmark that helps guide how we continue to improve.
Sourcing & Roasting
We forge long-term, direct relationships with responsible coffee growers, sourcing the very best coffee in the very best way. Direct connections ensure we build respectful and fair relationships, enable our partners to invest in more sustainable farming practises and create more financial security for their employees and families. For our shared livelihoods in coffee and the land it grows on, we believe genuine, meaningful relationships are key to supporting coffee communities and facing the challenges of the future together.
After we source the finest coffee out there, we roast responsibly (and deliciously) too. Our roastery operates on green electricity, and we're serious about only roasting what we need to reduce waste. Coffee chaff and old coffee sacks from our roastery are picked up by café regulars to use in their gardens, or sent to local schools to use for various activities. Our orders are packed with shredded, recycled waste paper and FSC-certified cardboard to keep them safe.
Our Eateries
Our philosophy around food is pretty simple: we believe great food should also be good for the planet and its people. Our chefs bring this to life with each dish, sourcing seasonal, local ingredients prepared in creative, waste-reducing ways.
Our kitchens create less than 3% of food waste (and even that gets composted!), and our electricity comes from 100% renewable sources. Through a more thoughtful approach to menu design, we’re always finding new ways to get us close to 0% waste. We ferment, pickle and smoke whenever possible to enhance flavours and get the most from ingredients, use waste barista milk from our coffee bars to make ricotta and mill leftover sourdough back into flour. We also choose second selection produce and source meat and fish from local partners who invest in sustainable fishing and regenerative farming.
People & Community
We wouldn’t be Ozone without all the people who make us, well, us. Our team, partners and our community have inspired us to continue raising the bar for what it means to be a coffee brand that’s doing things right. And B Corp is a testament to those relationships.
We have committed to Living Wage rates for all our employees, and we're thoughtful about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our team can do great work they love. We value long-term careers in coffee and hospitality, and offer training and professional development to support our team and connect us all to our shared passions in coffee.
We also partner with like-minded brands and suppliers who share our vision and purpose, working with partners who commit to progressing similar sustainability agendas and care about their long-term impact.
Our Score
To become a B Corp, businesses must score at least 80 out of 200 points on the B Impact Assessment—a rigorous evaluation that measures five impact areas: Governance, Workers, Customers, Community and Environment.
Our journey to B Corp started over two years ago, and we’re thrilled to finally be here with a verified score of 83.4. Our score is not only a marker of intent, but a testament to the hard work that brought us here. Most importantly, it’s a benchmark for how we’ll improve.
Read our B Corp Impact Report FY24
Our B Corp score: 97.6
The B Impact Assessment evaluates businesses across five key areas - governance, workers, community, environment and customers - to build a holistic picture of overall impact.
Since our first certification in 2022, our overall score has increased by 14 points, rising from 83.6 to 97.6. This reflects tangible changes made across the business, from governance and environmental planning to how we support our teams and work with producers.
