Environmental
Organic cultivation, agro-forestry, soil and water conservation, biodiversity protection across our member areas — all verified under Rainforest Alliance certification.
Sustainability & ESG
Certified. Cooperative. Climate-smart.
Sustainability at Rubanga isn't a sticker on a bag. It's the cooperative model, the certifications that audit it, and the climate-smart practice that protects the soil for the next generation.
Triple-certified · export-licensed since 2021
Fairtrade
Premiums returned to members
Rainforest Alliance
Verified sustainable practice
Organic
Chemical-free cultivation
In the field
Climate work starts where members farm.
Rubanga's sustainability work connects certification, practical training and investment in farm resilience, from mother gardens and shade management to irrigation and soil conservation.
Three pillars
What sustainability means at Rubanga.
Social
Fairtrade premiums returned to members. 48% women, 32% youth participation. Women in Coffee programme. Member-elected governance at every level.
Governance
Cooperative bylaws, AGM oversight, annual third-party audits, transparent reporting to members. Aligned with Uganda Cooperatives Act and international cooperative principles.
What we measure
Indicators we track and publish.
- Premium returned to members100% of Fairtrade premium
- Trees planted (2025)21,000+
- Women members48%
- Youth members32%
- Wash stations upgraded3 of 5 (2 underway)
- CertificationsFairtrade · RA · Organic