At Lipton, we understand the need for sustainability. But what—exactly—does sustainability entail? The United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as that which “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
That’s a tall order, but as the world’s leading tea producer, we are committed to sourcing all of our tea from sustainably-managed farms. That’s why we’re proud that our Kericho, Kenya estate has been Rainforest Alliance Certified™. And we expect that by 2015, all Lipton tea bags sold globally will have been grown on Rainforest Alliance Certified™ estates.
The Rainforest Alliance is a nonprofit conservation organization that works to conserve biodiversity and protect the rights and welfare of workers, their families and communities. Farms that meet the standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), an international coalition of leading conservation
groups, are eligible to earn the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal. Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms balance the three aspects of sustainability that conserve the environment, protect the rights and welfare of workers, their families and communities and help farms to operate efficiently and cost-effectively.
Learn more about Lipton’s commitment to sustainability at www.liptonforthefuture.com.