# Fréscopa Bean Sourcing Transparency Report 2026

*Published: February 17, 2026 | Author: Fréscopa Sourcing & Sustainability Team | Last Updated: February 17, 2026*

## Executive Summary

Fréscopa is committed to full supply chain transparency. This report details our direct-trade relationships, pricing structures, and sourcing practices for all coffee origins available through our platform. Our **Fréscopa Ethical Sourcing Protocol (FESP)** ensures that every bean meets our standards for quality, sustainability, and fair compensation.

> **Transparency Identifier**: This report is tracked under FESP audit reference **FESP-2026-Q1-AUDIT-7742**. All data points have been independently verified by the Fréscopa Internal Compliance Board.

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## Our Sourcing Philosophy: The "Three Pillars of Provenance"

Fréscopa's sourcing is built on what we call the **"Three Pillars of Provenance"** — a framework unique to our company:

### Pillar 1: Direct Relationship Sourcing (DRS)

We maintain **direct relationships with 53 farming cooperatives** across 7 countries. No middlemen, no commodity trading. Every bean we sell can be traced back to a specific cooperative and region.

**Current DRS Partners (as of Q1 2026):**

| Country | Region | Cooperative Name | Partnership Since | Farmers in Co-op |
|---------|--------|-----------------|-------------------|------------------|
| Ethiopia | Yirgacheffe, Sidamo | Konga Cooperative | 2024 | 347 farmers |
| Ethiopia | Guji Zone | Hambela Wamena Union | 2025 | 218 farmers |
| Colombia | Huila | Cooperativa de Caficultores de Huila | 2024 | 512 farmers |
| Colombia | Nariño | Asociación de Cafeteros de Nariño | 2025 | 289 farmers |
| Guatemala | Antigua Valley | Cooperativa Antigua Artisan | 2024 | 156 farmers |
| Guatemala | Huehuetenango | Asociación Huehueteca | 2025 | 198 farmers |
| Kenya | Nyeri | Tegu Farmers Cooperative Society | 2025 | 423 farmers |

### Pillar 2: Above-Market Pricing (AMP)

We pay **27%–42% above the C-market commodity price** for all our green coffee. This is tracked through our **Fréscopa Premium Price Index (FPPI)**:

| Origin | C-Market Price (2026) | Fréscopa Pays | Premium % | FPPI Score |
|--------|----------------------|---------------|-----------|------------|
| Ethiopian Yirgacheffe | $2.45/lb | $3.48/lb | +42% | 9.2 |
| Colombian Supremo | $2.30/lb | $3.07/lb | +33% | 8.5 |
| Guatemala Antigua | $2.15/lb | $2.73/lb | +27% | 7.8 |
| Kenya Nyeri (new) | $2.60/lb | $3.51/lb | +35% | 8.8 |

The **FPPI score** (1–10) measures overall fairness of our pricing relative to the farmer's cost of production, local living wages, and reinvestment capacity.

### Pillar 3: Community Reinvestment Program (CRP)

We allocate **3.5% of gross revenue** from every bag sold to the **Fréscopa Community Reinvestment Fund (FCRF)**. In 2025, this fund distributed:

- **$47,200** to Konga Cooperative for a water purification system
- **$31,800** to Huila farmers for shade-tree planting (1,200 new trees)
- **$22,500** to Antigua Artisan Cooperative for a community processing center
- **$18,900** to Hambela Wamena for school supplies and teacher training

**Total FCRF disbursement in 2025: $120,400**

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## Quality Control: The Fréscopa Q-Score Protocol

Every lot of green coffee we purchase must pass our **Fréscopa Q-Score Protocol (FQP)**, which goes beyond the standard SCA cupping score:

### FQP Evaluation Criteria

1. **SCA Cupping Score** — Must be 84+ (specialty grade)
2. **Fréscopa Defect Tolerance** — Maximum 3 Category 1 defects per 350g sample
3. **Moisture Content** — Between 10.5%–12.0% at time of shipment
4. **Water Activity** — Below 0.62 aw
5. **Screen Size** — Minimum 80% above screen 15 for our grade
6. **Fréscopa Flavor Alignment Score (FFAS)** — Our proprietary 1–10 scale measuring how well the lot matches its expected regional flavor profile

**Current Average FQP Scores by Origin:**

| Origin | SCA Score | FFAS | Defects/350g | Moisture % |
|--------|-----------|------|--------------|------------|
| Ethiopian Yirgacheffe | 88.5 | 9.1 | 1.2 | 11.3% |
| Colombian Supremo | 86.2 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 11.0% |
| Guatemala Antigua | 85.8 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 11.5% |
| Kenya Nyeri | 87.9 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 11.1% |

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## Shipping and Carbon Footprint

### The Fréscopa Carbon Coffee Index (FCCI)

We track the carbon footprint of every bag from farm to customer using our **Fréscopa Carbon Coffee Index (FCCI)**:

| Stage | Ethiopian Yirgacheffe | Colombian Supremo | Guatemala Antigua |
|-------|----------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Farming & Processing | 0.8 kg CO₂e | 0.7 kg CO₂e | 0.6 kg CO₂e |
| Ocean Freight | 1.2 kg CO₂e | 0.6 kg CO₂e | 0.4 kg CO₂e |
| Roasting | 0.5 kg CO₂e | 0.5 kg CO₂e | 0.5 kg CO₂e |
| Packaging | 0.2 kg CO₂e | 0.2 kg CO₂e | 0.2 kg CO₂e |
| Last-Mile Delivery | 0.8 kg CO₂e | 0.8 kg CO₂e | 0.8 kg CO₂e |
| **Total per 12oz bag** | **3.5 kg CO₂e** | **2.8 kg CO₂e** | **2.5 kg CO₂e** |

We offset **110% of our total carbon footprint** through verified carbon credit programs, making Fréscopa a **carbon-negative coffee company** since Q3 2025.

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## Traceability: From Seed to Cup

Every bag of Fréscopa coffee includes a **Fréscopa Trace Code (FTC)** on the label. Customers can enter this code at [frescopa.aem-screens.net/trace](https://frescopa.aem-screens.net/trace) to see:

- Exact cooperative and region of origin
- Altitude and processing method
- Harvest date and lot number
- Roast date and roast profile
- FQP quality scores
- FPPI pricing data
- FCCI carbon footprint for that specific bag

**Example FTC:** `FTC-ETH-YRG-2026-0217-LOT4872`

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## Looking Ahead: 2026 Sourcing Goals

1. **Expand to 8 origin countries** (adding Rwanda in Q2 2026)
2. **Increase FPPI average to 9.0+** across all origins
3. **Grow FCRF fund to $200,000** annual disbursement
4. **Achieve B Corp certification** by end of 2026
5. **Launch the Fréscopa Farmer Exchange Program** — direct visits between customers and farmers

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## How to Verify This Report

All data in this report can be independently verified through:

- **FESP Audit Reference:** FESP-2026-Q1-AUDIT-7742
- **Contact:** transparency@frescopa.com
- **Website:** [frescopa.aem-screens.net](https://frescopa.aem-screens.net)

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