Sustainability
Impact Report 2022
2022 was a year of transitions for us. Among opening new locations and closing some, corporate and wedding events returned full swing.
As we remain committed to our people amidst all changes, we saw how we are still a work-in-progress and are hopeful for what is to come.
5% for Community
An initiative started in 2021, Foreword actively pledges 5% of our sales revenue derived from our coffee brew bags to community development projects in coffee growing regions in Asia. This is our way of creating a circular value chain in support of a more equitable value chain.
We are currently accepting community projects from coffee producers to support. Drop us an email on your project details or visit the FAQ page for more information.
Giving Waste a Second Life
One of the ways we repurpose waste is by turning discarded milk bottles and caps into beautiful and functional furniture. Each set of furniture (1 table & 3 stools) consists about 200 milk bottles and caps, producted by local company Semula. They can be found at various locations, including First Story (flagship cafe), Temasek Shophouse and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.
Other furniture were also consciously chosen based on the materials. Some of those include recycled plastic and organic wood fibre, while others are made of cardboard.
Reducing Disposable Waste
We practice responsible consumption by choosing lid-free Biopak cups to serve coffees for takeaways. All of our single-use cups and utensils are made from renewable resources (e.g. PLA and PHA) and FSC-certified paper.
Bagasse straws, made of sugarcane pulp, replaces the use of plastic straws at our cafes. Read more about how we came to the decision here.
Bring Your Own Cup
We encourage the Bring Your Own (BYO) movement by providing incentives for customers at all cafe locations.
Caring for the environment is but one of the three pillars of sustainability we practice. Learn about our other two pillars of hiring inclusively and the importance of transparency in the coffee chain here.
The Enabling Mark (Platinum)
Foreword is one of six recipients of the Enabling Mark (Platinum) award in the inaugural Enabling Mark Awards 2021, organised by SG Enable.
The Enabling Mark is a national-level accreditation framework by SG Enable that benchmarks and recognises organisations for their best practices and outcomes in disability-inclusive employment.
This award affirms our efforts in creating an inclusive work environment with our employees with disabilities and the importance of inclusivity as part of our culture.
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