Lavazza, one of the world's most important coffee roasters, has partnered with the Italy Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020 help promote excellence in sustainability and innovation with its Blend for Better message.
 
It springs from Lavazza’s deepest values, the values that inspire and drive the projects, processes and operations which translate into the responsible production of excellent quality coffee.
 
All with the ambitious target of achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out in the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations.
 
Blend for Better: three words to communicate a commitment that encapsulates a whole world. The better world to strive for by producing not just coffee, but a virtuous circle that creates economic, social and environmental value.
 
This is the commitment made by Lavazza and shared on the international stage provided by Expo Dubai 2020, not least through the key feature of the brand’s presence at the event, the Solar Coffee Garden designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota Building Office in the Italian Pavilion, of which Lavazza is Platinum Sponsor.
 
"Lavazza wants to help promote ‘Made in Italy’ excellence in sustainability and innovation, essential levers today for shaping the future as both an individual company and a system, as well as being part of our DNA from the outset," remarked Francesca Lavazza.
 
The pavilion was designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota Building Office, with F&M Ingegneria and Matteo Gatto.
 
"I strongly believe in the role businesses play as “development actors”: we are responsible for our impact on society and must be a model of sustainable business development. And our presence in the Italy Pavilion tells the story of and testifies to our commitment to a better future," he stated.
 
This is the vision that inspired the design of the Solar Coffee Garden. Created to offer an immersive experience of the transparent and sustainable supply chain, the Lavazza coffee shop is a space which breathes life into every stage of coffee production, from bean to cup.
 
A coffee whose essence lies not only in its aroma, but also in the care it receives in the land of origin and the respect it is shown by its growers.
 
"It is a product of the earth," remarked Carlo Colpo, Lavazza Group Marketing Communication Director & Brand Home Director, "and our brand has a very close relationship with nature and the idea of protecting the planet."
 
"Sustainability and CSR have played a role in our projects for many years now and we are continuing a journey we started out on a long time ago. It is a story we tell today through Blend for Better, a communication platform that embodies our commitment as a company and exploits the strength of our brands to generate shared value for society, for people and for the environment," he noted.
 
At the Italy Pavilion, Lavazza welcomes visitors into the world of Tierra!, a range that combines a focus on the origin and preparation of the product, excellent taste, respect for the environment and a focus on social issues, he stated.
 
Inspired by the principles of the circular economy, the preparation process presented by the Solar Moka avoids the CO2 emissions responsible for climate change and heats up only the water needed, without waste.
 
The production process is showcased as a continuous cycle, combining natural and artificial elements, revealing the potential reuse of every component, and highlighting the importance of a transparent supply chain. Also contributing to the circular economy, the counter is made with waste coffee and beans on a tactile eco-resin surface.
 
"That is why we have developed a structured programme of activities in four areas: Care for the environment, Spin a virtuous cycle, Open up opportunities, Educate for change," noted Colpo.
 
"This choice is a concrete expression of our philosophy, of our desire to play an active role in people’s lives and to contribute to a better world, taking a stand and pulling the levers needed to create awareness and participation," he added.-TradeArabia News Service

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