Coffee & climate: BLK & Bold's manufacture journey

What does it take for a growing coffee company to turn purpose into measurable climate action?In this episode of Changing Conversations, we sit down with Black & Bold Specialty Beverages Co-Founder & Chief Values Officer Rod Johnson and our VP Sustainability Assurance Adam Hammes from SGS in North America to explore the realities of building a climate strategy as an independent manufacturer.From calculating a first carbon footprint to navigating evolving B Corp standards and preparing science-based climate targets, Black & Bold shares an honest look at the challenges, surprises and opportunities encountered along the way. You'll hear how climate impacts are reshaping the coffee industry, why supply chain emissions matter more than most businesses realize and what practical steps organizations of any size can take to begin their sustainability journey.Whether you're a sustainability professional, business leader, entrepreneur or simply curious about how purpose-driven companies are tackling climate change, this conversation offers valuable insights, real-world lessons and actionable takeaways.🎧 In this episode: What made BLK & Bold decide to tackle climate impacts they saw in the coffee industryMeasuring their carbon footprint: data challenges and data insightsWhat the new B Corp Standards mean for BLK & BoldWhat are Science-Based Targets and why set themNext steps: priorities, focus areas and future milestones