As our 'First Mile #Traceability' project in #Ethiopia came to an end, we sat down with Binyam Temesgen, Walter Matter’s Sustainability Coordinator in Ethiopia, to get his thoughts on this 18-month initiative, to explore the realities in the field and to evaluate the results.
Walter Matter SA
Außenhandel und internationale Entwicklung
Genève, Genève 2.451 Follower:innen
Swiss merchant in coffee and cocoa.
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Founded in 1920 in Geneva, Switzerland, Walter Matter is a family-owned, independent merchant specialized in coffee and cocoa. For over 100 years, we have been selecting and sourcing premium coffee and cocoa beans from the best origins. Known for our strong commitment to quality and dedication to our clients and suppliers, we have become one of the leading players in our field. At a time when both coffee and cocoa sectors face major challenges, we seek to build a value chain in which success is fairly shared amongst all stakeholders. As a family business, we attach great importance to establishing strong human relationships based on trust and mutual respect. For three generations, we have been committed to responsible and ethical activities. Our team of experts is fully engaged to meet customers’ needs and improve producers’ livelihoods while respecting our planet.
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https://www.wama.ch
Externer Link zu Walter Matter SA
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- Außenhandel und internationale Entwicklung
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- 11–50 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Genève, Genève
- Art
- Einzelunternehmen (Gewerbe, Freiberufler etc.)
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- 1920
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AVENUE DE CHAMPEL 57
Genève, Genève 1206, CH
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Our #Coffee Team will attend the 15th SCTA Coffee Forum & Dinner hosted by the Swiss Coffee Trade Association (SCTA) on 3 - 4 October in Basel. Grégoire Davidoff, Pablo Rapún, Jean-Christophe Mani, Riccardo Zanin, Désirée K., Judith Beyeler, Léa Dupraz, Mathieu Nicod, Alexandre Pegoud, Christoph Kehrli and Gabrielle Koehler would be happy to meet you all!
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Walter Matter’s #Cocoa Team will take part in the #CAA International Cocoa Conference in #Singapore on September 12-13, 2024. Our Cocoa Traders, Antoine Bonnot and Simon Bourqui, will be attending the event and look forward to meeting you all!
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) is a trade association that represents & furthers the interests of the cocoa & chocolate industry in Asia
We are delighted to introduce SILVER SPONSOR 2024, Walter Matter SA is a renowned trading company that relies on a strong network of cooperatives, exporters, and exclusive partners at origins. Thanks to its supply model, it is able to provide reliability, flexibility and quality service, while its Sustainability team continuously ensures compliance and sustainable practices. Look out for Antoine Bonnot and Simon Bourqui. Come talk to the team and find out more at the upcoming #CAAICCE2024 Register your participation at https://lnkd.in/gFHw-kYw #WalterMatterSA #CocoaIndustry #CAA #SingaporeEvents #CocoaConference #CAAEvents
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We are glad to share the great initiative from initiative for coffee&climate. The c&c toolbox is freely accessible to anyone and from everywhere, providing the best coffee farming practices.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁! 📣We are about to relaunch the c&c toolbox into an interactive web app for smallholder coffee farmers, trainers, and experts worldwide. 📱Accessible via smartphone, tablet, and laptop, even in low-bandwidth areas, the new c&c toolbox offers top-notch climate-smart coffee practices worldwide. These approved practices come in the form of easy-to-use step-by-step instructions, so-called "tools". They equip farmers and trainers with valuable information to make coffee production more climate resilient. The c&c toolbox is free of charge, user-friendly and intuitive, and is available in multiple languages. 💻 Join us online for the launch of the new c&c toolbox on September 5, 2024 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAXbSrfc
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We were delighted to take part in the launch of the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) in Bern. The Swiss #coffee sector is joining forces to promote a #sustainable coffee industry and is committed to creating value and equity along the entire supply chain. We strongly believe that SSCP’s multi-stakeholders’ model, which includes coffee traders, roasters, NGOs, academia and government representatives is the most effective way to tackle environmental, social and economic challenges through knowledge sharing and the pooling of resources. We warmly thank Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin for his support, as well as SECO team and the leadership of the Community of Interest Coffee Switzerland (CIC).
🌟 Thank You for Joining the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform Launch!🌟 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the launch of the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP)! 🎉 Your presence, enthusiasm, and commitment to sustainability made this event truly memorable. We were honored to hear from Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin: " Our economic cooperation in partner countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, or Peru can achieve a significantly greater impact through closer collaboration with the Swiss private sector. And for our companies, the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform can make an important contribution to fulfilling due diligence along their value chain" Additionally, Swiss Coffee Trade Association President Nicolas Tamari stated: "Both the Swiss Coffee Trade Association and our member companies have been committed to promoting greater sustainability along the coffee value chain for years." It's inspiring to see such a diverse group of stakeholders—ranging from coffee traders and roasters to NGOs and government representatives—come together with a shared vision for a more sustainable and equitable coffee sector. ☕🌍 Let’s continue to drive positive change in the coffee industry, together! #SustainableCoffee #SSCP #Sustainability #ThankYou
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We will attend the #WorldCocoaConference hosted by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), in #Brussels from April 21 to 24. Two of our #cocoa Traders Eric Bourgeois and Antoine Bonnot look forward to meeting with you there!
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We are going to attend the Specialty Coffee Association’s #CoffeeExpo2024 in #Chicago from April 12 to 14. Should you be around, Jean-Christophe Mani from Geneva office and Iyasu Adisu from Ethiopian office would enjoy to meeting you!
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The staggering levels reached by the #cocoa market lately may be welcomed for producers. However, for the trade and industry, it means tremendous challenges in the sourcing and financing of the beans. Such times reveal how crucial it is to have trustworthy partners and an open cooperation. We at Walter Matter truly believe that this is how suppliers and clients can weather together through this current storm.
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We are delighted to partner with Picterra to prepare for #EUDR. With their support, we are leveraging AI and geospatial data for more sustainable #coffee and #cocoa.
We're excited to announce a strategic partnership between Picterra and Walter Matter SA, setting a new standard in our shared commitment to environmental sustainability and compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This collaboration focuses on integrating Picterra's AI-driven solutions to bolster Walter Matter's due diligence process, ensuring adherence to the EUDR's requirements aimed at minimizing the risk of deforestation and forest degradation in supply chains. "Walter Matter SA's dedication to ethical trading and sustainable agriculture aligns perfectly with Picterra's vision. This partnership will leverage our cutting-edge AI to ensure rigorous due diligence and compliance, furthering our shared goal of a sustainable future," states Pierrick Poulenas, CEO and Co-Founder of Picterra. Judith Beyeler, Sustainability Manager at Walter Matter SA adds, "Walter Matter has a longstanding tradition of sustainable sourcing. Through this partnership with Picterra, we build innovative solutions to tackle ESG risks. Deforestation is just the beginning, tomorrow geospatial technologies will bring new answers to many other environmental and social issues.” Together, we are embarking on a journey to reinforce the importance of responsible and sustainable business practices, leveraging technology to ensure transparency and integrity in the supply chain. This partnership is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the planet and a sustainable future for all. Founded in 2016 in Switzerland, Picterra helps clients worldwide solve some of the most challenging geospatial problems to future-proof and scale their businesses and support a transition to a decarbonized economy. Founded in 1920, Walter Matter SA is an independent family company based in Geneva. For the past 100 years, they have carefully selected and sourced premium coffee and cocoa beans from the best origins. Discover more about Picterra's EUDR compliance solution here: https://lnkd.in/d2vUSNqh #SustainablePartnership #AIForGood #EUDRReady #TechForSustainability #GreenInnovation #ResponsibleSourcing #EnvironmentalCompliance #FutureOfForestry #EthicalTrade #SustainabilityLeaders #Sustainability #EUDRCompliance #Innovation #Partnership #EthicalSourcing #EUDR
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We were delighted to take part in such an initiative, and we strongly believe that this #Agroforestry project is a key factor for the success of #SustainableCocoa in #CotedIvoire. Thanks to all project partners Storck, Ecookim, Foncier Foresterie Agriculture (FOA), IDH !
🌳 We're thrilled to share the success story of Ecookim's innovative premium mechanism driving transformative change in the cocoa value chain in the Wider Tai Forest Area in Côte d'Ivoire. IDH, together with Ecookim, a union of cooperatives based in Côte d'Ivoire, is taking significant steps to support agroforestry and reforestation activities, including transitioning 22 cooperatives to a more sustainable cocoa production model. 🤝 As the project nears completion, a groundbreaking solution emerged: a market mechanism involving private sector partners and cocoa buyers to finance agroforestry transition independently. IDH, together with Walter Matter SA, FOA, and Ecookim, crafted a premium tool to pre-finance agroforestry transition, focusing on finding a chocolate company willing to pay an additional premium for sustainable practices. These premiums directly finance on-the-ground implementation, setting a promising trend for sustainability across various value chains. Storck, a leading confectionery manufacturer, committed to paying an extra premium for cocoa beans from Ecookim's cooperatives, incentivising and financing agroforestry and reforestation. The first year was a resounding success! Storck extended premium payments for 2024 and increased the volumes supplied from Ecookim, demonstrating trust and commitment to the partnership. Would you be interested to know more? 📖 Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/dX65P3i7 #SustainableAgroforestry #PartnershipsForChange #Cocoa #SustainableBusiness #reforestation #Innovation #valuechain #CotedÍvoire Thomas Lanfranchi; Mariana Barbosa; Evgenia (Genia) Sokolova