Although demand for carbon labels for exported coffee is growing, practical implementation still faces many barriers, especially for small and medium enterprises.

The first challenge is lack of input data. Most raw material areas have not been digitized, farming information is fragmented, making emission data collection costly and inaccurate.

Second is the difficulty in calculating carbon footprint. International methods such as IPCC or ISO require standardized processes and high technical expertise, beyond the capabilities of many businesses.

In addition, the issue of traceability is also a bottleneck. Without a transparent system, emission data will be difficult for international partners to accept.

Finally, consulting and certification costs are currently high, making widespread implementation difficult to achieve.

For this reason, the current trend is to move toward technology-integrated solutions that automate and reduce implementation costs.

Learn about specific solutions being applied:
GDTS Coffee Carbon Labeling Solution